Athletic Director

Ursinus College identified as one of the truly outstanding liberal arts institutions “that changes student’s lives” and a member of the Centennial Conference, one of the strongest NCAA Division III athletic conferences, invites applicants for the position of Director of Athletics. Founded in 1869, the college is a highly selective, nationally ranked, independent, coeducational, residential liberal arts college of 1700 students located 25 miles from center city, Philadelphia. It is proud of its long history of hiring and nurturing a truly diverse, talented, and dedicated faculty and administrative staff. It is a vibrant, community oriented campus, characterized by its friendly nature and dedication to creating future global leaders who are accomplished communicators.

Working in conjunction with the faculty, coaching staff, and Admissions Department the Athletic Director will be responsible for attracting leading scholar-athletes to Ursinus College and for optimizing their opportunities to excel both athletically and academically. His/her day-to-day responsibilities include the oversight of a 24 team intercollegiate athletic program that requires: (a) maintaining the quality and integrity of athletic programs within the framework of a liberal arts institution, (b) managing the fiscal resources of the department, and (c) recruitment and development of student-athletes. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• multi-faceted leadership skills , proven to be successful within a diverse working environment
• a vision for the enhancement of the athletic program within a Division III, liberal arts framework
• an integrative recruitment philosophy that compliments the goals of the Admissions Department
• creative management solutions within a challenging economic climate.

Minimum qualifications: a master’s degree with three to five years of relevant administrative responsibilities; familiarity with the educational and athletic philosophy of the Centennial Conference or like-minded Division III conference; and effective leadership and communication skills.

Prospective candidates must submit a current resume’ and three letters of recommendation to: Tina D. Wailgum PhD, ATC, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA, 19426. Ursinus College is an AA/EO employer. In keeping with our historic commitment to equality; women, men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of completed applications will begin immediately with a closing date of October 15, 2009. Successful candidates will be invited to campus for interviews during the month of November.