Assistant Athletic Director Athletics Description JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Athletic Director plays a pivotal role in the strategic direction of the athletic department, collaborating closely with the Senior leadership team to ensure its success. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership development support, fostering a positive work environment, and working with over 650 student-athletes, 23 varsity sports, and robust Athletics staff. This position reports to the Director of Athletics. This position will also serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), which is the highest-ranking female involved in the management of an institution's intercollegiate athletics program. The intent of the SWA designation is to promote meaningful representation of women in the leadership and management of college sports. Employment Type: Full-time (.92 FTE), Exempt (Salaried), Benefits-Eligible, Flexible work schedule (On-site position), including nights and weekends will be necessary. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) and a member of the Athletic Department Senior Leadership team in providing strategic direction and evaluation of the athletic department. Provide support to the Athletic Director in addressing all aspects of Title IX and gender equity within the department, encompassing representation on committees, and facilitation of mandatory NCAA sexual violence training for both student-athletes and staff. Coordinate departmental professional development initiatives to foster growth and excellence within the athletic program. Assist the Athletic Director with supporting and advising the staff in the Athletics Office. Assist the Athletic Director with budgetary planning, review and fundraising, departmental policy development, personnel hiring and coach evaluations. Manage all aspects of student-athlete programming, ranging from coordinating guest speakers and educational sessions to planning welcome-back events and end-of-year celebrations, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience for student-athletes throughout the academic year. Oversee student-athlete organizations; Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Student Athlete Volunteer Educators (SAVE). Gather and analyze feedback from student-athlete feedback forms toward continuous improvement. Serve on assigned campus committees and represent Gustavus at the MIAC and NCAA level at MIAC Athletic Director Council, NCAA Conferences, and SWA meetings.