Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
- Employer
- University of Indianapolis
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 13, 2024
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Job Details
The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) seeks an experienced, relational, and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (AD).
DO NOT apply via this link . Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher
UIndyAD@wittkieffer.com
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV and letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting the University of Indianapolis in this search. The priority application date is September 12, 2024.
Applications, nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher
UIndyAD@wittkieffer.com
Founded in 1902, The University of Indianapolis is experiencing strong, strategic growth under the new leadership of President Tanuja Singh who has just completed her first year. The urban campus is home to nearly 5,000 students, of which 700 are student-athletes competing across 25 sports. A member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), the next AD will inherit a consistently successful program. UIndy has now placed in the top 10 in the Directors' Cup in 10 of the last 11 years, including six top-five finishes in that span and the Greyhounds finished an impressive second in 2024. They have won the GLVC All-Sports Trophy 11 consecutive times, beginning in 2012, and 20 of its 25 programs competed at the NCAA Championships in 2023-2024. Likewise, Greyhounds also excel in the classroom, carrying an average GPA higher of 3.3505 and choosing their fields of study from more than 90 majors. Reporting directly to the President, the AD sits on the cabinet and will also have a dotted line reporting to the Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration. They will lead a staff of approximately 67 people and 25 sports programs (men's and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, and track and field, women's bowling, softball, triathlon, and volleyball; men's baseball, football and wrestling). They will enjoy enthusiastic support from the Greyhound Club and have ample opportunities in sports-minded Indianapolis to fund- and friend-raise at a high level.
The most successful candidates will have a deep understanding of the complexities inherent within the NCAA DII structure, a keen understanding and demonstrated skills in fiscal management, and a strategic, pioneering leadership style that inspires collaboration across the entire university enterprise. The ideal candidate will have significant administrative experience in an NAIA, DII or DIII environment.
Company Description
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Deep understanding of the complexities within the NCAA DII structure.
- Keen understanding and demonstrated skills in fiscal management.
- Strategic, pioneering leadership style that inspires collaboration across the entire university enterprise.
- Significant administrative experience in an NAIA, DII, or DIII environment.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Discount
- Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
- Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
- Employee Discounts & Services
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
Company
The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a private United Methodist Church-affiliated university in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Since opening our doors in 1902, the University of Indianapolis has been building a culture of connectedness with a unique emphasis on giving back through service-learning and volunteer work. As an academic ecosystem interconnected with the city of Indianapolis, here, you’re surrounded with myriad opportunities, including museums, music, culture, service, and more ways to grow and emerge greater.
At UIndy, personal attention isn't just for students. You'll find a family-like atmosphere where coworkers quickly become friends, and colleagues provide support and encouragement both on the job and off. Combine that great environment with outstanding education benefits and an array of insurance coverage, vacation time and other perks, and you've got a workplace that is hard to beat.
Personal attention and applied learning are top priorities at UIndy. Just as you encourage your students' academic growth, UIndy supports your career growth and research pursuits. Plus, we're just 10 minutes from downtown, so you'll enjoy the many cultural and entertainment opportunities Indianapolis has to offer.
- Website
- https://www.uindy.edu/
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