Athletic Director
- Employer
- Buena Vista University
- Location
- STORM LAKE, IA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Buena Vista University, a member of the American Rivers Conference and NCAA Division III, seeks to hire an Athletic Director. Reporting to the President and Vice President for Student Success, the Athletic Director represents the athletic program to the campus, NCAA, American Rivers Conference (ARC), other colleges and universities, university benefactors, and the public. The Athletic Director sets the tone for the University’s Athletics programs and is instrumental in establishing and maintaining a culture of winning based in fair and competitive performances; promoting and celebrating diversity, equity and inclusion; and ensuring academic achievement is a priority for student-athletes and coaches.
The following three priorities, identified by the University President, will be of greatest importance for the new Athletic Director:
1) Oversee the development of highly competitive BVU athletics teams in the American Rivers Conference and in NCAA division III.
2) Champion the student-athlete experience, working with people across campus to ensure that student success in an out of the classroom, retention, and graduation are a priority for student-athletes and athletics staff.
3) Oversee annual fundraising and the cultivation and acquisition of major gifts for BVU athletics.
Masters degree required. Five-years of experience working in college athletics required. Athletics administrative experience strongly recommended.
Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. BVU expands access to a quality education by empowering the people who propel Iowa forward in order to power rural vitality and personal prosperity. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification.
In Storm Lake you will find impressive amenities perfect for families, students, young professionals, and retirees alike. Residents and visitors enjoy an energetic downtown that is home to a variety of locally-owned retail stores that complement several national chains. There is an array of shopping, dining, and professional services, as well as a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. We are a diverse community in both population and opportunity. Most important, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Learn more at www.BVU.edu/StormLake .
To Apply
To apply, submit an electronic application, cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.
BVU is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-free Employer
Organization
Buena Vista University is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in Northwest Iowa. Since 1891, we have prepared students for lifelong success and blended liberal arts with real-world applications. BVU expands access to a quality education by empowering the people who propel Iowa forward in order to power rural vitality and personal prosperity. We foster an environment based on success both for our students and our employees, and we strive to build and support a diverse community. BVU firmly stands behind our motto, Education for Service, and was recently awarded the 2020 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. In 2000, BVU became the nation’s first “wireless community” when we gave laptop computers to all full-time students and faculty at the Storm Lake Campus. Through our commitment to rural Iowa, we currently have 15 bachelor’s degree completion locations across the state, as well as online bachelor’s and master’s degree opportunities.
In Storm Lake you will find impressive amenities perfect for families, students, young professionals, and retirees alike. Residents and visitors enjoy an energetic downtown that is home to a variety of locally-owned retail stores that complement several national chains. There is an array of shopping, dining, and professional services, as well as a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. We are a diverse community in both population and opportunity. Most important, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Learn more at BVU.edu/StormLake.
- Website
- http://www.bvu.edu/
- Telephone
- 712-749-2049
- Location
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610 W. 4th Street
Storm Lake
Iowa
50588
US
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