Bristol Community College is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and annually serves more than 11,000 credit students and 18,000 students who participate in noncredit activities. Bristol has core values rooted in collaboration, communication, inclusion, innovation, respect and student success. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and economic development in the region. Bristol offers a rich variety of degree, certificate, and training programs along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol's Business Solutions & Partnerships area provides customized training for businesses and the community. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.
With locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton, Bristol Community College is nestled in charming Southeastern Massachusetts. Each location has something unique to offer - from great restaurants in the city center of Attleboro, museums and history in downtown New Bedford, to the beautiful suburban landscape at the Fall River campus and the array of shopping and dining options in Taunton. From city life to seaside, Bristol Community College locations are in close proximity to bustling metro areas such as Boston and Providence, and centrally located to the spectacular beaches and coastline of Cape Cod, Newport, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Block Island.
Bristol Community College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and equity, and are committed to creating an all-inclusive community free from discrimination and harassment. Bristol believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our community members is imperative to the success of our mission to serve our students well, and is the mainstay of our values.
MISSION
Bristol Community College provides an accessible, innovative and inclusive education that prepares students to navigate and succeed in our ever-changing world.
VISION
Advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner.
REPORTS TO: Associate Vice President, Student Success
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Oversees area staff as assigned.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Director, Athletics & Recreation provides strategic vision, leadership, and administrative direction to the college's initiatives related to intercollegiate athletic competition and student recreation. The Director ensures delivery of a comprehensive athletics and recreation program that demonstrates a commitment to student success through scholar athlete excellence. The Director works closely with the Student Services and Enrollment Management Leadership Team to positively contribute to the college's recruitment, enrollment, and retention goals. The Director works collaboratively across the college to meet the evolving needs of the Bristol community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide strategic vision, administrative direction, and direct supervision for Athletics & Recreation; oversee Athletics & Recreation activities at all Bristol locations and online/remote.
Create and implement a strategic plan for the intercollegiate athletics program and facilities that meets the needs of the institution; establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for Athletics & Recreation.
Serve as Bristol's principal representative for intercollegiate athletics. Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external constituents and stakeholders including, but not limited to: students and alumni; key internal operational areas (Facilities and Business Services, Campus Police, Student & Family Engagement, Advising & Transfer Services, Student Wellness, and campus deans); high school athletics program administrators; local practice and competition venues; and local, regional, and national athletics organizations.
Collaborate with Admissions on planning and facilitation of student athlete recruitment events.
Hire, supervise, lead, and develop all Athletics & Recreation department staff. Conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure continuous improvement and identify potential opportunities for growth. Work closely with Human Resources to develop staff capabilities and expectations.
Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the professional growth of staff while fostering a commitment to service excellence.
Assure institutional compliance with policies and procedures as outlined in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Compliance Manual; oversee the NJCAA eligibility and compliance processes including, but not limited to, organizing and maintaining all compliance paperwork and submitting eligibility in accordance with NJCAA by-laws.
Assessment, Reporting & Budget
Assure alignment between departmental activities and the institutional mission and strategic plan.
Provide responsible fiscal oversight and resource management for assigned budgets. Prepare and monitor annual operational budgets for all departmental programs and activities.
Explore external funding opportunities to supplement institutional funding of Athletics & Recreation initiatives and programs. Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and the Bristol Community College Foundation to identify and communicate with potential donors.
Coordinate and facilitate events with other areas of the college to promote student, alumni, and community engagement with athletics, including but not limited to, the Birdies for Bayhawks annual golf tournament and campus Athletics Nights.
Monitor, evaluate, analyze and enhance operational effectiveness and implement changes as required for continuous improvement. Develop measurable outcomes and benchmarks for improvement in service delivery.
Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate and advance the academic success of student-athletes in collaboration with designated advising and success staff.
Engage in meaningful data analysis including disaggregation of student data in order to assess equitable outcomes for students. Provide timely reports and analysis to various internal stakeholders, including but not limited to the President's Leadership Team, Student Services and Enrollment Management Leadership Team, Academic Leadership Team, and Strategic Analytics and Institutional Research.
Work collaboratively with college leadership to recommend and implement tactics that ensure achievement of prescribed persistence and retention goals, including increases to Fall-to-Fall student retention rate.
Infuse and actualize an assessment strategy, in partnership with Institutional Research and Academic Affairs, to measure co-curricular student learning, effectiveness, and satisfaction to improve retention and persistence.
Administration
Use Bristol's digital communication tools, to include but not limited to Bristol email, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other Bristol social media tools, to advance the college's social media outreach and brand to internal and external constituents.
Actively engage with professional organizations to stay current on professional development, higher education trends, and best practices.
Maintain all external contracts for Athletics & Recreation.
Ensure the booking of facilities for games and practices as required.
Coordinate game day administration including but not limited to ensuring presence of athletic trainers and score keepers and access to appropriate materials and equipment.
Conduct regular staff meetings.
Accurately complete the annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act survey in accordance with federal guidelines.
Serve on various leadership councils for Student Services and Enrollment Management; lead and serve on various college committees, as needed.
Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.
Minimum of a Master's degree.*
Progressive leadership, administrative, and supervisory experience with a minimum of three years of experience in an intercollegiate athletics, student affairs, or student services area within higher education. *
*An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.
Thorough knowledge of student development, intercollegiate athletics, and budget management.
Successful history of collaboration with others across divisions to build effective relationships.
Prior budget management experience.
Demonstrated commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for all students through upholding the community college mission and serving the needs of first-generation and historically excluded populations.
Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience creating and implementing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging programming that reflects inclusiveness, adaptiveness, and flexibility.
Demonstrated proficiency with student information systems, event scheduling software, and Microsoft Office 365 applications.
Demonstrated commitment to embracing and serving the needs of a diverse community, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from practices, competitions, meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.
Ability to work some nights and weekends as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior supervisory experience in a collective bargaining environment.
Prior experience working at a multi-campus community college.
Experience working with one or more of the following software packages: Ellucian Banner, DegreeWorks, Argos, Slate, Maxient, and EAB/Navigate.
Demonstrated knowledge and consistent experience in using varied social media outlets on behalf of a business or organization that has proven to increase the digital footprint of the organization's brand.
Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information:
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit position with benefits, some nights and weekends required.
SALARY: Hiring salary $72,918.55 - $80,488.43, commensurate with education and experience.
Application Instructions:
TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open to applicants until filled. Review of applications will begin 30 calendar days from the posting date.
REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:
1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.
2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.
3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.
The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.
Bristol Community College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and equity, and are committed to creating an all-inclusive community free from discrimination and harassment. Bristol believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our community members is imperative to the success of our mission to serve our students well, and is the mainstay of our values.
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