Overview

Company Description: The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College is a preeminent Maritime Academy in the United States with a longstanding tradition of proudly educating, developing, and growing the nautical industry in the USA, since 1874. Maritime College is the first of the nation's six maritime academies, is a founding institution of the SUNY, and is proud to be the first institution to receive the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), the TSES Empire State VII - all testaments to our motto, "First and Foremost." Located on a uniquely picturesque campus, SUNY Maritime College sits on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of NYC on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel on the doorstep of one of the largest metropolis's and maritime ports in the world, New York City. The college offers an array of job opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth, diversity, inclusion, scholarship, enrichment, leadership, and career development among its employees, coupled with a far reaching maritime professional network within the USA and internationally. Maritime College is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable, inclusive academic community and maritime industry. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their professional or lived experience that they will contribute to this goal. Maritime College is committed to further strengthening its inclusive campus community, one that comprises a diverse faculty, student body, and staff. Maritime College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, and members of underrepresented groups. Job Description: Reporting to the President of the institution, the Director of Athletics is a strong leader and administrator of SUNY Maritime College's NCAA Division III intercollegiate varsity athletics program, club sports, intramurals and physical education. The Director of Athletics works cooperatively with students, faculty and staff to advance the college's athletics program, recruit and retain exceptional coaches and promote the academic achievement and physical well-being of students. The Director of Athletics is responsible for development, administration, and compliance of the athletics program and for the day-to-day operation of the athletics facilities. In this capacity, the Director provides leadership over such functions as the recruitment of athletes; compliance with U.S. Department of Education, Title IX, New York State, the NCAA, and SUNY policies and procedures. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include: LeadershipProvide effective planning, leadership and administration of the Department of Athletics within the framework of SUNY Maritime College's overall academic missionRecruit and provide leadership, organization and management of the coaching and administrative staff in order to attain optimal operational, academic, fiscal and athletic performanceRecruit, mentor, and supervise coaches, trainers, and others in support of the programServe on committees that further the interests of the Department on campus, in the Conference(s) and NCAADevelop and implement learning assessment programs in line with Maritime guidelinesAssume other duties, responsibilities and relationships as assigned by the President ManagementProvide oversight to the sports information program including the development of relationships with the mediaSupervise all programs in support of the health, safety, retention, and academic progress of student-athletesManage the Athletics' finances and budget building process to further collaborate with Institutional Advancement, the Office of the President, Alumni Relations and others in a full-raising activities in support of AthleticsSupervise all administrative, operational and business functions of the Dep