ATHLETICS DIRECTOR #00031163

Athletics & Recreation- Division of Student Success

Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invites applications for the position of Director of Athletics and Recreation. The University seeks a dynamic, innovative, and student-centered leader to provide strategic, financial, operational, and administrative leadership for its comprehensive athletics and recreation enterprise.

The Director oversees 15 NCAA Division II varsity sports-nine men's and six women's-comprising approximately 500 student-athletes competing in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Missouri S&T has a strong tradition of competitive and academic excellence, including 17 Academic All-America selections during the 2025-26 academic year-the most in NCAA Division II-and a school-record 381 Academic All-GLVC honorees.

Missouri S&T Athletics has experienced exceptional competitive and academic success in recent years, positioning the department among the premier NCAA Division II programs in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). Over the past five years, the Miners have captured four conference championships, including the 2025 GLVC Baseball Tournament Championship, the 2025 GLVC Men's Basketball Regular Season Championship, the 2026 GLVC Baseball Regular Season Championship, and the inaugural 2026 GLVC Men's Volleyball Championship. During the 2025-26 academic year alone, 10 athletic programs advanced to conference or NCAA postseason competition, 22 student-athletes earned all-region honors, and 13 were named All-Americans. Missouri S&T also led all NCAA Division II institutions with 17 College Sports Communicators Academic All-America selections, extended its streak to 26 consecutive years with at least one Academic All-American, and established school records with 381 Academic All-GLVC honorees, 92 GLVC Distinguished Scholars, 48 Council of Presidents' Academic Excellence recipients, and 14 GLVC Team Academic Awards. These achievements reflect a department where competitive excellence and academic success are equally valued and consistently realized.

The Director also oversees the Student Recreation Center, fitness programs, club sports, intramural sports, informal recreation, and related services supporting a campus of approximately 7,200 students. The position has responsibility for the fiscal management, operations, maintenance, scheduling, safety, utilization, and long-term planning of Missouri S&T's athletic and recreation facilities, fields, complexes, competition venues, practice spaces, and fitness areas.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Success, the Director serves as the chief executive officer for Athletics and Recreation and leads approximately 13 administrators, 20 head and assistant coaches, and additional professional, support, and student staff.

Leadership Priorities

The Director will:

• Establish and execute a clear strategic vision aligned with institutional, Student Success, and enrollment priorities.
• Build a positive, accountable, collaborative, and high-performing organizational culture.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and evaluate coaches, administrators, and recreation professionals.
• Champion student-athlete academic achievement, retention, graduation, career readiness, health, safety, and well-being.
• Provide disciplined fiscal leadership, transparent budget management, effective internal controls, and timely operational execution.
• Maintain a strong culture of NCAA Division II, GLVC, university, and institutional compliance.
• Advance competitive excellence while supporting ethical conduct, sportsmanship, and student development.
• Provide strategic oversight for recreation, fitness, club sports, intramurals, and informal recreation.
• Lead athletic and recreation facility operations, maintenance planning, capital priorities, and space utilization.
• Partner with Enrollment Management on recruiting, scholarship strategy, roster planning, yield, and retention.
• Collaborate with University Advancement to strengthen fundraising, alumni engagement, sponsorships, and revenue generation.
• Serve as a visible and effective ambassador with students, employees, alumni, donors, community members, the GLVC, and the NCAA.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least seven years of progressively responsible professional experience from which comparable leadership and administrative skills have been acquired.

The successful candidate will be a visible, accessible, and engaged leader who demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, fiscal responsibility, operational excellence, transparent communication, and strong follow-through.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate significant leadership experience within collegiate athletics, including success in personnel supervision, financial management, NCAA compliance, facilities operations, strategic planning, fundraising, student-athlete success, recreation programming, organizational change, and the development of a positive workplace culture.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as up to $120,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: MKT
University Title: ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
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For preferred consideration, applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and professional references by October 1, 2026.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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