Director of Athletics/Student Engagement Initiatives

Director of Athletics/Student Engagement Initiatives

Salary

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

TSCC - 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

06147

College/Division

TSCC-505030-Athletic Director

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Trenholm State Community College

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Position Summary

The Director of Athletics and Student Engagement is responsible for creating, leading, and managing initiatives that promote student engagement within Trenholm State Community College (TSCC). This role provides supervision of all student activities and events while overseeing the athletic department and ensuring compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) regulations and reporting requirements. This position provides strategic leadership for the development, oversight, and compliance of the College's intercollegiate athletic programs and student engagement initiatives. The focus is on fostering an inclusive learning environment and coordinating college-wide strategies that enhance the student experience, strengthen retention efforts, and support student success at a non-residential community college.

Salary Schedule: C3

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, development, and compliance for all collegiate athletic programs.
• Ensure compliance with NJCAA, ACCC, and all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations.
• Oversee recruitment, eligibility, scheduling, travel, and academic monitoring of student-athletes.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate coaching staff and athletic personnel.
• Develop and manage athletic budgets; pursue grants, sponsorships, and fundraising opportunities.
• Ensure safety and proper maintenance of athletic facilities, equipment, and transportation.
• Maintain required documentation and reporting for compliance and accreditation.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight of student organizations and campus engagement initiatives.
• Foster development of student leaders in clubs and organizations to plan events, recreational activities, volunteer initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
• Support and supervise club advisors to ensure alignment with the student life mission and adherence to policies.
• Administer and maintain guidelines and procedures outlined in the Student Club Handbook.
• Collaborate with advisors to promote student learning, leadership development, and co-curricular engagement.
• Train and supervise student employees supporting student life and engagement, including Student Ambassadors who conduct campus tours and represent the College at events.
• Lead and execute new and returning student welcome activities.
• Oversee student organization budgets and ensure appropriate financial stewardship.
• Provide vision and strategy for student completion and retention through engagement initiatives.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of student involvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Marketing/PR to promote athletic programs, student events, and campus resources through newsletters, digital platforms, social media, and print materials.
• Develop partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community organizations.
• Demonstrate cross-cultural competencies, including strong emotional intelligence, influencing skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Present the ability to form coalitions, inspire action, and foster collaborative partnerships.
• Utilize strong interpersonal skills as an open-minded, strategic, and creative thinker with the ability to mediate diverse perspectives and address shared institutional goals.
• Represent the College at athletic conferences, community events, and external meetings.
• Serve on institutional committees and participate in strategic planning activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Affairs, Executive Vice President, or President.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a concentration in education, organizational leadership, sports management, or related field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in athletic administration, student engagement, educational leadership, or related area.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget development, and program management.
• Knowledge of NJCAA athletic functions, rules, policies, and reporting requirements; familiarity with NCAA regulations preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of athletic program operations, intramurals, extra-curricular activities, student-athlete support services, facilities management, and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-impact college practices related to enrollment management, student engagement, and student success strategies.
• Experience working directly with campus stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and students' families.
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

SUMMARY ABOUT US

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit http://www.trenholmstate.edu.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

01

Do you have an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a concentration in education, organizational leadership, sports management, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in athletic administration, student engagement, educational leadership, or a related area?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget development, and program management?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have knowledge of NJCAA athletic functions, rules, policies, and reporting requirements?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have considerable knowledge of athletic program operations, intramurals, extra-curricular activities, student-athlete support services, facilities management, and budget oversight?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have demonstrated knowledge of high-impact college practices related to enrollment management, student engagement, and student success strategies?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working directly with campus stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and students' families?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a collaborative leadership style with excellent written and oral communication skills?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have the ability to travel overnight?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have the ability to lead staff to achieve productivity?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have the ability to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have the ability to traverse campuses?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have the ability to communicate by using PC and telephone?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to travel independently?

• Yes
• No

16

Do yo u have the ability to lift, move, or transport independently up to 30 lbs?

• Yes
• No

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