Student Athletics Director

Student Athletics Director POSITION DETAILS ABOUT JOHN JAY

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility.

John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

A Carnegie designated Research Institution, the College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

The Athletics Director will report to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Athletics Director’s duties will include, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead the athletics, fitness, and recreational sports programs that report to the Student Athletics Director and provide a vision and strategy by setting goals, stimulating program development, allocating resources, assessing student and other institutional needs, developing appropriate policies, fostering open communication with and among campus constituencies, promoting relevant evaluation methodologies, and participating in decision-making processes.

• In partnership with Enrollment Management & Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, develop community-centered and advocacy-based programming that integrates student-athletes deeply into the college’s mission of educating for justice.

• Working closely with the Division of Finance and Administration, the Director develops and administers the yearly Athletics budget. This includes managing revenue from rentals, recreation membership, and donations. Ensures that allocations reflect department philosophy and priorities and that expenditures follow New York State, New York City and CUNY procurement policies and procedures.

• Directly recruit, mentor, and supervise full-time administrative staff, head coaches, sports information personnel, athletic trainers, and other staff members who are committed to excellence in student-athlete welfare, educating for justice, academics, professionalism, and the success of the athletics programs.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III and conference regulations, maintain a strong working knowledge of evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL standards, and advise senior leadership on regional and national governance matters.

• Provides development, strategy, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of ongoing and new athletic programs designed to maintain, encourage, and increase participation. Maintains curiosity, involvement, and research to recognize and stay abreast of new and emerging trends in athletic programs, individual sports, and intramural/recreation programs.

• Design and implement an intramural sports program that fosters active student participation and internal competition. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, organizing and training for game days, and promoting the program throughout the college community.

• Align departmental student recruitment philosophy, strategies, and commitment to the values of academic excellence and student belonging with Academic Affairs, and Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.

• In coordination with Enrollment Management & Student Affairs and Academic Affairs, establish student success, holistic mental health support structures, and student…