Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Inclusion

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Sr. Associate Athletic Director

• Inclusion Job Category Staff & Executive

• Athletics Department Intercollegiate Athletics Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women's and 10 men's programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as "The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Associate Athletic Director of Inclusion for the Athletics department. This position reports directly to the Athletic Director and works closely with Rutgers University Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (DICE) department leaders, university administrators, and external partners.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Develops and implements strategies to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all student-athletes, coaches, staff, and administrators.

• Fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion within the university's athletics department, while also adhering to the regulations and guidelines set forth by Rutgers University, the NCAA, and the Big Ten Conference.

• Implements an athletics department diversity inclusion strategic plan that is in line with the University Diversity Strategic Plan and facilitates education and training sessions for coaches, student-athletes, and staff members.

• Collaborates with campus and external partners to promote a culture of inclusivity and support for student-athletes, coaches, and staff members.

• Collaborates with Scarlet Knights for Life in inclusive initiatives and programming related to student-athlete development.

• Creates an environment where all athletes, coaches, and staff feel valued, respected, and supported.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 91297.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 115559.000 Annual Maximum Salary 139821.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous experience in diversity and inclusion work, preferably in collegiate athletics setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Commitment to promoting equity and social justice within athletics at the university, conference, and national levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, diversity studies, sports management).

• Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten Conference regulations and guidelines related to diversity and inclusion

Equipment Utilized

• Laptop.
• iPhone.
• iPad.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1569 Posting Open Date 06/28/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/2019/9/13/IAWP_Affirmation_Fillable.pdf

Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have five (5) years of relevant experience?

• Yes

• No

• Have you completed the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form listed under the special instructions area of the application? If you have not completed the form and/or answer "No" to this question, you will be disqualified from the applicant pool for this posting.

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)