Midway University Hiring for Director of Athletics at Midway, KY Full Time

Job Details

Job Location :
Midway University – Midway, KY
Position Type : Full Time

Description

Midway
University seeks a Director of Athletics with a business mindset and entrepreneurial spirit who can oversee a competitive intercollegiate
athletics program with 28 varsity teams in a future-focused, fast-paced, student-centered environment. Midway University holds membership in
the NAIA, primarily in the River States Conference. The institution also sponsors a portfolio that includes some non-NAIA sports. Founded in
1847, Midway University provides a career-focused education grounded in the liberal arts to over 1900 students in traditional programs as
well as undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults offered in-seat and online. The campus is in Midway, Kentucky and is 14 miles
outside Lexington. Midway University has experienced significant enrollment growth since 2016 and has managed several construction and
renovation projects without incurring new debt to sustain that growth.

Reporting directly to the President, the Director of
Athletics serves on the Presidents Advisory Council. The Director of Athletics is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the
athletics program that is consistent with the institutions mission and strategic plan; recruiting and managing the coaching staff; ensuring
coaches are meeting roster goals with academically qualified students for enrollment and retention; collaborating with academic and student
affairs to monitor student-athletes academic progress and conduct; ensuring compliance with all university, national association and
conference policies, rules, and regulations; administering the athletic budget; and working closely with the president and advancement
office to raise funds for the athletics program.

The successful candidate must have a passion for the mission and values of the
institution; be a strategic thinker who can build on a rich institutional history and initiate change through collaboration; be conversant
with higher education trends and competition; understand the financial aspects and lean resources of an institution; exhibit a commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion; and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

In order to be considered for the position, applicants must possess (1) a Bachelors
degree from an accredited institution with a Masters degree preferred, (2) a minimum of 3-5 years
of coaching experience with coaching at the collegiate level preferred, (3) a working knowledge
of NAIA rules and regulations, and (4) significant experience with athletic administration, with
experience as a sitting athletic director preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Candidates must submit the following materials: a letter of application addressing the required qualifications, a
resume, and a list of three references (including contact information), which must be submitted electronically through Midways website. The
start date is negotiable but must be no later than July 1, 2023.

Midway University is an equal opportunity employer.

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