Northwest HERC

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month, exempt Assistant Athletic Director position in the Athletics department.  Under the supervision of the Athletic Director, this full-time exempt position will oversee aspects of compliance and eligibility within the Athletic department and with the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) policies and regulations, oversee website management and assist with game-day operations as needed. The hybrid work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Four days on campus, one day remote. The hybrid schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the college.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. 

• Oversee all aspects of student-athlete eligibility and letter of intent processes, including required NWAC eligibility records and files.
• Manage internal athletic scholarship process.
• Provide appropriate orientation and information sessions for prospective and current student-athletes.
• Assist in providing interpretations regarding Clark College and NWAC rules for coaches, student athletes, parents, alumni and boosters.
• Provide support with roster management, gender equity, and Title IX compliance.
• Assist with athletic website content and management.
• Assist in providing supervision at home athletic events as needed.
• Assist with social media for Clark College Athletics.
• Assist with special events for the department as assigned by the Director. 
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and assigning work to part-time staff and students.
• Develop, plan robust intramural program for general student population
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress towards degree and maintain regular communication regarding academic success.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep informed of latest trends in field of expertise and areas responsibilities.
• Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences. 
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensure that all interactions are courteous, efficient and supportive of the college's values.
• Provide leadership in accordance with the Vision, Values, and Core themes established by the college to achieve mission fulfillment. 
• Have a strong desire to build and maintain positive relationships with faculty and instructional colleagues, staff and administrators, and students.
• Employ effective critical thinking skills; seek resources for direction when necessary.  Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Perform actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercise safe judgment in decision making. Practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Have demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to take initiative. 
• Comfortable using and introducing technology to reach students and increase efficiency. 
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to engage in one-on-one settings and in public forums.
• Exercise effective problem-solving abilities, especially in cases requiring quick action and resolution.
• Perform related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license.
• One (1) year of experience in website and social media. 
• One (1) year of experience in college sports administration/management.
• Available to travel, work evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of NWAC, NCAA and/or NAIA rules and regulations, and college academic and athletic programs.
• Excellent professional/interpersonal communication skills. 

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