Description
Randolph College Master of Arts in Coaching and Sport Leadership (MACSL) Program is seeking to fill a full-time, 12-month Assistant Director position beginning in Fall 2024. The MACSL Assistant Director will assist the MACSL Program Director in all aspects of management of the graduate program and serve as a course instructor. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in administering, marketing, and recruiting for the in-person and online MACSL graduate programs.
The Assistant Director will supervise MACSL Graduate Students enrolled in Practicum throughout the course of the program as well as on-campus Graduate Assistantship placements. An importance is placed on the cultivation of relationships with key influencers such as undergraduate professors, alumni, and faculty, including on and off-campus meetings, correspondence and strategic plan implementation. A focus will be on meeting enrollment goals through the recruitment and admission process, involving non-standard and varied working hours to provide follow-up and personal attention to prospective students, applicants, and deposited students. Recruitment involves some travel, direct mail, e-recruitment, and telework when necessary to achieve prospect goals, applicant goals, as well as enrolled student goals. A continual emphasis will be put on maintaining a positive student experience at Randolph College.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position in a manner that consistently demonstrates Randolph College’s mission and core values in a positive manner.
Maintain program website and social media accounts
Compile and maintain admission files and documents
Coordinate housing accommodations for residential students
Coordinate Orientation - food, lodging, transportation, meals, staff, scheduling, etc.
Plan program-related events on and off Randolph College’s campus
Work with other Colleges and campuses through which we offer articulation agreements
Maintain master strategic calendar for graduate program
Represent Randolph College mission (mission, values, Honor Code) on and off campus
Teach a minimum of three academic courses (outside of Practicum Supervision) each year
Additional projects as assigned, which could include:
Coordinating or assisting with guest lecturers
Program liaison with college departments and community organizations
Adherence to and maintenance of Accreditation standards
Update program content as necessary and work toward reaccreditation efforts
Competencies
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Knowledge of sport, coaching, and leadership roles and responsibilities
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in support of others
Superb attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to learn and work comfortably with specialized software and social media
Commitment to and experience recruiting diverse and qualified students
Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, energetic, creativity, and personable
Driver’s license and good driving record
Supervisory responsibilities
N/A
Work environment
Position generally works in an office environment. Must be able to work at desk and on computer for long periods of time. Some responsibilities of position require individual to be outside or at practicum sites. Flexible schedules, including night and weekend work may be required. Schedule will be coordinated with the MACSL Program Director.
Physical demands
May be standing/walking/sitting for extended periods. May frequently lift 15/25 lbs. and may walk/bend in the performance of the job function.
Travel required
Some travel in addition to office work.
Required education and experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required education and experience
M.A./M.S. Degree in a related field
Experience recruiting at the sport and/or educational level
Preferred education and experience
Preferred: Doctorate in a related field (ABD encouraged to apply)
Preferred: Research Experience in sport, coaching, leadership and/or related disciplines
Preferred: Teaching Experience (online and in-person) at the collegiate level
Additional eligibility requirements
N/A
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment criminal background checks.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Please reach out to Meghan Halbrook at mhalbrook@randolphcollege.edu with questions or interest.