Director of Athletics

Stevenson University, an independent, residential institution of higher education in Owings Mills, Maryland, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its director of athletics. This is an on-site leadership role.

Stevenson University was founded in 1947 as Villa Julie College. In 2008, the college adopted the name Stevenson University to reflect its growing size, expanding mission, and breadth of academic offerings. Serving over 2,700 undergraduate and nearly 900 online students, the university is committed to providing exceptional experiences, a connection to career, and a community centered on student success. Stevenson University offers more than 90 majors, minors, tracks, and pre-professional programs to tailor individuals’ education to life aspirations and career goals.

Reporting directly to the vice president for facilities and administration with a dotted line reporting to the president and serving as a member of the president’s cabinet, the director of athletics is responsible for leading Stevenson’s 29 NCAA Division III teams and extensive club sports program. The director is broadly responsible for the executive leadership, strategic positioning, competitive excellence, and daily operations of athletics programs, including directly or indirectly supervising athletics teams, athletics communications, athletics training, compliance, and game day operations. The director will represent Stevenson within the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) leadership to ensure the mission and goals of the conference are attained, and they will be responsible for compliance with all policies, rules, and regulations of the NCAA, MAC, and Stevenson University. The director is responsible for a department comprising 29 varsity sports, over 100 full-time and part-time coaches and staff, over 700 student-athletes, a robust and highly engaged club sport and intramurals program, and a comprehensive overall budget of approximately $8 million.

The salary range is $165,000 - $175,000.

Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive leadership experience in collegiate athletics administration, including staff supervision, budget and facilities management, and sport program oversight, are required; coaching experience are strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of intercollegiate athletics administration, student-athlete development, facilities management and resourcing, NCAA compliance within a Division III environment, and the role of fundraising in supporting strategic and operational objectives.

Application and Nomination
Stevenson University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin July 18, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6309732

• Contact Kelly Brooks at [email protected] for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected].

Visit the Stevenson University website at www.stevenson.edu

Stevenson University is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). In accordance with anti-discrimination laws, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Stevenson University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sex orientation, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Stevenson University conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Our policy is to hold all employees, beginning with managers, accountable for keeping our workplace free from discrimination and ensuring that we provide equal employment opportunity for all in our workforce and for those seeking to enter our workforce. Improper interference with the ability of Stevenson University’s employees to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

The university will not discriminate against any individual with a physical or mental disability, provided the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Decisions in these and other areas are job related and are based on individual merit, skill, ability to perform the job, length of service, satisfactory attendance, conduct, productivity, and quality of work.