Director of Athletics
Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Director of Athletics in our Athletics Department. In coordination with the Dean of Athletics & Recreation, the Director of Athletics is responsible for providing innovative vision and strategic planning, collaborative leadership, and administration for Athletic programs while supporting the College’s mission and vision.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
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Supervises, evaluates, and supports athletic department personnel, including coaching staff, and participates in recruitment and hiring processes.
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Monitors and supports compliance with National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) requirements and standards.
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Under the Dean’s leadership, develops a schedule (day, time, location) of athletic events and practices.
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Collaborates with the Dean in implementing annual plans for improving the quality of program offerings and services.
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Supports ongoing professional development of staff.
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Participates in and supports coaching staff in recruitment efforts with colleges and high schools, as appropriate.
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Works collaboratively with other areas across the College in the interest of supporting student athlete success.
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In conjunction with the Dean, develops the program budgets.
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In conjunction with the Dean, assists with the ordering of equipment and supplies within budget guidelines.
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Participates in the planning and fulfillment of the Athletic Department’s Strategic Plan.
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Assists with college-wide events such as, but not limited to, commencement ceremonies, open houses, and orientations and assists with the coordination of athletic events.
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Collaborates with Institutional Advancement on Athletic Department fundraising events.
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Assists in promoting athletic programs through community outreach, social media, recruitment, event promotion, and collaboration with marketing and communications staff.
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Performs such other duties as may be required by the Dean.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Must have the ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Hours per week: 35
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in sports management, physical education, higher education, or related field
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Experience in collegiate athletics administration, coaching, teaching, or related leadership roles
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Demonstrated commitment to maintain high academic standards for student athletes
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Ability to manage coaches in a variety of responsibilities and circumstances
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Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
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Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree
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NJCAA experience
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Athletic facility management experience
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Budget management experience
Additional Information:
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.
To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover
Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.
Salary: $75,500
For full consideration, apply by: 8/3/2026
Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.