Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Women Leader

Job Details

Job Location

Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Master's Degree Preferred

Job Category

Athletics

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented institution with a focus on career-oriented programs in business, engineering, information technology and computer science, criminal justice, life sciences, human services and many other concentrations. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus and nearly 5,000 students in its College of Professional Studies programs online and onsite at 15 regional locations. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan. Visit Indiana Tech Athletics at Athletics at Indiana Tech.

General Summary

The Department of Athletics at Indiana Tech serves as an integral part of the university and is an important participant in its mission. The commitment of the Department of Athletics is to enhance the student experience and to provide quality programs that are competitive, fun, and meaningful in an atmosphere that promotes success within the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship, and integrity.

The Assistant AD will coordinate and execute measures, along with the head coaches, to monitor the academic success of student-athletes with a focus on eligibility, retention, and graduation. Although focused on all student- athletes, the position will give extra attention to the following subgroups: JV roster students, academic probation and low-performing students, and rising seniors.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Success

Serve the Department with primary administrative oversight of head coaches and the commitment to all student-athlete academic programming and progress, including but not limited to:

Execute and coordinate athletic enrollment and retention monitoring, tracking, and intervention

Oversee coach-driven communication and initiatives for study tables and tutoring services

Monitor progress toward degree and graduation planning

Advise students for the transition to graduate and graduate certificate programs

Conduct term-by-term eligibility review with the Assoc AD for Compliance and Administration

Coordinate Chi Alpha Sigma honor society

Collaborate with the Office of Student Success, attending OSS staff meetings as a “dotted line” member of the team. Serve as a liaison to OSS and others on eligibility minimums and NAIA or ACHA requirements

Serve on Committees related to Student Academic Success and Academic Affairs related but not limited to:

Balance of online vs. traditional academic programming

Development of programs to align with current and future enrollment goals

Senior Women Leader

Serve the Department with primary administrative oversight of head coaches and the commitment to all student-athlete academic programming and progress, including but not limited to

Provide leadership and guidance in the area of Title IX and gender equity planning

Develop Student-Athlete Well-Being and Experience reports with data collected from interviews and relevant surveys.

Hall of Fame and Student Athlete Awards Banquet Coordinator

Sport oversight and site supervising as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Measures of Accomplishment

Collaborate with supervisor to determine short- and long-term goals of the position.

Improved Retention and graduation rates, specifically for JV students

Department of Athletics and team-by-team term and overall GPA improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

Experience

5+ years of college coaching and/or administration within a collegiate setting preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to assist with athletic department events. Limited travel and moderate physical work required.

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Applicants must be prepared to provide a written response to Tech's vision and diversity statements. The position remains open until filled; a review of candidates will commence as application materials are received.