Assistant Vice President/Clyde Partin, Sr. Director of Athletics and Recreation-Campus Life

Emory University is a member of NCAA Division III and the University Athletic Association (UAA) (www.uaasports.info). The University Athletic Association is the premier conference in Division III when it comes to both academic and athletic excellence. The Conference is comprised of Top 40 National Research Universities, thus seeking excellence in athletics while maintaining a perspective which holds the student athlete and the academic mission of the institutions as the center of focus. With an impressive history of achievement, the intercollegiate athletics program is the epitome of excellence in Division III. Emory has finished inside the top 10 of the NACDA Directors’ Cup 22 of the past 23 years, capturing the 2024-25 Directors’ Cup title for the first time in school history, and among the top 25 annual of best national universities (24th). Emory University has a broad-based intercollegiate athletic program with over 400 student-athletes comprising the school's 19 varsity sports. The athletics program at Emory University has a strong tradition of success having won a total of 35 Division III national championships and since 1987 through the end of the 2025-26 academic year, Emory has captured 232 UAA team championships. A further testament to the academic excellence demonstrated by Emory student athletes is the fact that the university has been awarded 134 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships over the school's history, with 117 awarded since 2000 second only to Stanford for the highest total by any NCAA member.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Assistant Vice President and Clyde Partin, Sr. Director of Athletics and Recreation provides a clear vision and strategy for athletics and recreation.
• Plans, administers, conducts, and evaluates all activities associated with the university's Athletics and Recreation & Wellness departments.
• Oversees club sports, intramurals and recreation, and fitness and wellness programming and activities for the benefit of the entire university community.
• Enhances the university's commitments to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports all students' ability to thrive.
• Works diligently to ensure leadership for academic and athletic excellence, supporting a dynamic learning community that values excellence in teaching and close student-faculty interaction.
• Manages and operates the Woodruff Physical Education Center and the Student Activity and Academic Center in a fiscally responsible manner that maximizes the positive impact on advancing student health and wellness.
• Collaborates with other university departments in support of the athletics program and the general health and wellness of the student body.
• Plans, administers, and monitors the capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets, assuring decisions promote a full commitment to increased diversity in student involvement with athletics and successful athletics experiences by all students who participate.
• Builds and maintains relationships with the University Athletic Association and the NCAA Division III and ensures compliance with the procedures, rules, and regulations of those organizations.
• Monitors Title IX compliance. Consults with student-athletes, students, student government leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure that the athletic and recreation programs meet the needs of these constituencies.
• Develops and monitors creative fundraising efforts to appropriate external groups, including but not limited to faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and civic organizations, to enhance financial support for the athletic and recreation programs.
• Develops a detailed budget for assigned areas, implementing a system of accountability for transactions within annual budget allocations.
• Explores and implements innovative initiatives and technologies to enhance service quality and increase revenue across the physical education center, student activity and academic center, and outdoor Athletics venues.
• Directs and approves the development and implementation of sustainable marketing programs to educate and inform target audiences.
• Ensures the staffing needs of the department are met by interviewing and hiring employees, evaluating and providing employee feedback, and resolving staffing issues to manage the workload effectively.
• Develops enabling conditions for talent to thrive and is accountable for positive team culture.
• Develops short-term and long-term plans for recruitment efforts and attend recruiting events.
• Establishes and administers policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Keeps abreast of regulatory changes and ensures compliance with requirements by reviewing all relevant documents and determining impact of changes on programs.
• Ensures the preparation and submission of operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains professional development by participating in educational programs and professional organizations.
• Plans, supervises, and evaluates construction and capital improvement projects as required.
• Reviews and develops recommendations regarding short-term and long-range facility projects, assisting in long-range financial planning and development.
• Approves playing schedules for all varsity athletic teams.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred. Ten years of experience in university or college sports programs, of which five years must be in a managerial or supervisory capacity, is preferred.
• Experience in fundraising and revenue generation is preferred. Experience managing head coaches in a collegiate setting is preferred.
• Experience creating and implementing metrics as it relates to successful programming and facility utilization is preferred. A working knowledge of hosting NCAA championships and/or other major sports events is preferred.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.