I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation's capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Deputy Athletics Director directly assists the Athletics Director with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Department of Athletics and Recreation. The Deputy is responsible for oversight, policy development, budget and personnel management of varies internal areas and sport programs. The position is also responsible for managing National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governance related issues and serves as the Sports Administrator for several particular sports programs.

Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

• Represents the department and the Director of Athletics in various capacities, oversees all day-to-day operations of the department in the absence of the Director of Athletics.
• Represents the department on various University, Athletic 10 and NCAA Committees.
• Partners with the Director of Athletics to establish and direct the execution of the strategic plan for the Department, including the development of:
  • short- and long-term strategic and operational goals grounded in our values (Determination, Commitment, Respect) that work to build a Department that performs with discipline and excellence;
  • execution strategies and evaluation of current procedures and practices for accomplishing strategic objectives; and
  • appropriate evaluation tools (i.e. assessments, benchmarks, scorecards) to measure progress and adherence to strategies and outcomes.
• Serves as a department liaison to multiple campus partners, including Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel.
• Is responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference (and other affiliated conferences), and University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversees personnel who are responsible for diversity education initiatives for all constituents of department, including students, staff, and coaches.
• Oversees the Sport Administrator program, including on-boarding of new sport admins to duties, standards and evaluation of all coaches and sport programs.
• Serves as Sport Administrator for designated teams to provide leadership and guidance to coaching staff in carrying out administration of sport programs.
• May serve as Senior Woman Administrator if appropriate.

The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC but may require significant domestic and international travel for games and events. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree in a relevant area of study plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Relevant experience must include at least 2 years of senior management level experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sports management/administration, higher education administration, collegiate athletics administration, and/or Division 1 coaching
• Strong background in policy creation
• Strong background in assessment
• Experience in Risk Management and Crisis Response
• Master's or Doctoral degree
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships around campus
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines with limited resources and multiple competing priorities

Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation Family Athletics Sub-Family Athletics Administration Stream Executive Level Level 1 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40+ Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; nights and weekends Position Designation: Essential: Employees who perform functions that have been deemed essential to maintaining business or academic operations. Employees are generally expected to work from home during an event and may be asked to physically report to work. Telework: No Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
• In order to gain a better understanding of your experience, the professional experience section of your resume must include months in addition to years. For example, instead of “2014 – 2015,” it should include “April 2014 – January 2015” or similar information.

Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S007846 Job Open Date: 12/14/2018 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions
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1. * What is your salary range expectation?
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2. * Does the professional experience section of your resume include months?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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