at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Department: Univ Athletics - Admin
Salary/Grade: EXC/1
Northwestern Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation- (Athletics Director)
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Position Summary:
The Northwestern Combe Family Vice President for Athletics and Recreation (athletic director) provides leadership and strategic direction to the University's athletic programs, ensuring the overall success, integrity, and compliance of the department. The athletic director supervises a staff of coaches, professional and support personnel. It also develops and manages operating budgets for intercollegiate athletics and recreation programs, and participates in fundraising activities, while safeguarding the well-being of student-athletes on and off the field.
Reporting directly to the University President, the athletic director represents the Department of Athletics and Recreation with integrity while ensuring compliance with University, NCAA, and Big Ten Conference rules, regulations, and policies. The athletic director will need to manage the new level of complexity in college sports by strategically driving a new business model in line with Northwestern's values and commitment to athletics, setting priorities for the department, recruiting and retaining top talent, remaining nimble, and organizing the department to be competitive as the landscape changes over time
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