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Overview:

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Adhere to all NCAA , conference, and institutional and departmental guidelines and policies.

+ Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with all constituent groups, including and prioritizing student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community.

+ Educates, tracks and assesses eligibility and compliance certification for all student-athletes; educates and assesses all coaches and staff with regards to NCAA compliance certification (25%)

+ Athletic Staff Supervision (15%)

+ Assists in the hiring of coaches and athletic administrators

+ Sports administrator for various sport coaches

+ Responsible for NCAA and Department of Education required reporting, generates reports and submits grant applications to the Empire 8 and NCAA (15%)

+ Oversee student-athlete academic development/standing, disciplinary matters and discipline committee (15%)

+ Assist in the daily operation of the department, development and interpretation of policies related to athletics; serve as representative for campus committees (10%)

+ Facilitates community service projects, alumni relations and special events for student-athletes (10%)

+ Acts as primary liaison with student life, residential life and academic offices (5%)

+ Game Management & other administrative tasks as assigned by department (5%)

+ Support all home games when schedule permits

+ Yearly NCAA rules test

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred. Minimum 5 years athletic administration experience at the collegiate level required.

Competencies / Skills:

Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Supervision of Employees:

Direct supervisor for 11 sport program’s head coach including part-time head coaches.

Work Hours:

Must be able to work weekends, travel, drive rental vehicles and be away from home for extended periods of time. Extensive weekends and evenings required of the job.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

Would prefer NCAA DIII Compliance experience.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email ([email protected] ), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).