• Associate Director of Athletics

    CUNY (Bronx, NY)


    Associate Director of Athletics

    POSITION DETAILS

    Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

    Responsibilities for this role include:

    + Responsible for maintaining compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations and for providing support, guidance, and leadership to Lehman College student-athletes.

    + Conducts initial eligibility evaluations on all prospective student-athletes to ensure adherence to NCAA standards.

    + Oversees recruiting, including monitoring and approval official and unofficial visits, oversee approval process for camps and clinics

    + Coordinate use of compliance software and produce, send and ensure academic compliance

    + Assist with the preparation and distribution of the comprehensive NCAA rules education program for athletics staff, student-athletes, and staff outside of athletics.

    + Oversees varsity sport program(s) as assigned.

    + Provides NCAA and conference rules interpretations for coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department staff.

    + Submits mandatory annual NCAA and conference reports. Assists with the submission of interpretations, and process violations and waivers in NCAA RSRO.

    + Serve as the Athletics Compliance Office lead for all sports in the areas of NCAA compliance.

    + Oversee the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

    + Other duties, as assigned.

     

    Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's degree and six years' related experience required.

     

    Master’s degree and five or more years’ experience in Division III compliance preferred.

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Manages selected aspects of intercollegiate, intramural and recreational athletics staff, programs, facilities and activities.

     

    - Oversees and coordinates day-to-day operations for varsity sports, supervising coaching and event staff

     

    - Manages one or more athletic facilities

     

    - Administers scheduling and other arrangements for athletic contests and events

     

    - Supervises the intramural and recreation program

     

    - Produces athletic publications through various media sources; develops and produces marketing and promotional programs

     

    - Maintain computer files, statistics, and reports on all data related to the athletics program

     

    - Oversees academic progress of student athletes and works with other College units to assure their academic and personal success

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

     

    Job Title Name: Student Athletics Manager

    CUNY TITLE

    Higher Education Associate

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    Salary commensurate with education and experience. $90,838-$105,816

     

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    HOW TO APPLY

    Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

     

    Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

    CLOSING DATE

    Applications will be reviewed until November 7th, 2025.

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    31217

     

    Location

     

    Lehman College