POSITION PROFILE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT FAST FACTS Location: Campus size is 314 acres St. Joseph, Minn. Enrollment: 2,000 undergraduate women 4‐year residency requirement Education (together with Saint John’s University): Student‐to‐faculty Ratio – 12:1 Average Class Size – 21 37 majors offered 34 minors offered Students: 62% of new students self‐identify as Catholic 15% of new students are students of color 3% of new students are international students Mean GPA – 3.68 Mean ACT ‐ 26
Mission The mission of the College of Saint Benedict is to provide for women the best residential liberal arts education in the Catholic university tradition. The College of Saint Benedict fosters integrated learning, exceptional leadership for change and wisdom for a lifetime. The College The College of Saint Benedict is just one hour northwest of the Minneapolis‐St. Paul metropolitan area and 10 minutes from St. Cloud, a regional center with a metropolitan area population of more than 200,000. The campus is an impressive combination of contemporary buildings and carefully restored and maintained turn‐of‐the‐century buildings. Founded by Benedictine Sisters in 1913, the College of Saint Benedict (Saint Ben’s or CSB) was among the first undergraduate women’s colleges in the Upper Midwest. Saint Ben’s history is characterized by a fierce belief in the power of liberal education, an engagement with the world, responsiveness to the needs of society, an enduring commitment to its Catholic and Benedictine heritage and an unwavering focus on women’s development as leaders, professionals and scholars. The institution envisions its future as grounded in these same commitments, and embraces the changes and challenges impacting the world with the same courage, strength and boldness of its foremothers. Partnership with Saint John’s University Unique in all of higher education in the United States, the College of Saint Benedict is distinguished by its commitment to the development of women within the context of a unified, coeducational academic experience with its partner, Saint John’s University, a college for men, located six miles to the west in Collegeville, Minn. For 50 years, the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University have engaged in a cooperative educational partnership unlike any other in American higher education. Begun as an experiment sharing a limited number of classes, the relationship has evolved continuously over the last four decades. Today it is among the most successful partnerships in American higher education, allowing the institutions to remain independent while at the same time providing a unique environment for development of young women and men and leveraging their combined resources to expand
opportunities for students. This “coordinate relationship” offers a common undergraduate curriculum, unified academic departments, identical degree requirements and a single academic calendar. Students from both campuses attend classes together and have access to the facilities, programs and activities of the two institutions. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University share a common fundamental mission: to provide the very best liberal arts residential education in the Catholic university tradition. Each promotes an environment for integrated learning, attention to diversity, emphasis on the personal growth of women and men, and a commitment to Benedictine values. Blazer Athletics The College of Saint Benedict has 11 intercollegiate (varsity) athletic teams. The program helps women become more well‐rounded, more confident leaders as well as stronger, more successful student athletes. Leadership training, community involvement and communication skills are other critical components of our athletic program. The Blazer athletic programs are competitive on the court, on the field and in the classroom. In 2013‐14, Saint Benedict finished second in the MIAC All‐Sports Race – its best finish since 1999‐2000. CSB has finished in the top four in the conference sports race every year since 1988‐89, and has 18 top‐three finishes in that time. Five of the Blazers’ 11 varsity teams finished in the top three in the conference last year, including the women’s soccer program, which won the MIAC title for the second time in three seasons. In addition, Blazer student‐athletes completed the 2013‐14 school year with a cumulative GPA of 3.4. Facilities CSB’s athletic facilities include a modern and well‐equipped fitness center, field house, Claire Lynch Hall (home to the CSB Blazers basketball and volleyball teams) aerobics studio, pool, racquetball court, indoor running/walking track, softball and soccer fields and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. For more information visit http://www.csbsju.edu/csb‐ campus‐recreation/facilities Primary Responsibilities and Expectations The Athletic Director is responsible for the overall administration of a nationally distinctive intercollegiate athletic program. The AD also leads the athletic marketing and fundraising program on behalf of the College of Saint Benedict. The Athletic Director provides vision, leadership and advocacy for the College of Saint Benedict’s intercollegiate athletics program. This AD is responsible for creating an environment that supports/fosters the growth of female student‐ athletes and that embraces and reflects the changing demographics of the student population. The Athletic Director is responsible for the comprehensive athletic marketing and fundraising program that furthers the mission of the institution in three strategic ways: 1) generating additional revenue for the College and Athletic Department through the sale of sponsorships, fundraising (marketing and booster club) and donor relations, 2) increasing visibility and exposure for the College through brand marketing, 3) enhancing the College’s admissions efforts through the continued development of athletic publications and recruitment planning. The Athletic Director is expected to demonstrate conscientious knowledge of and adherence to the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC, the conference affiliations of the College), and all applicable college policies and regulations, including Title IX, affirmative action/equal opportunity guidelines and Benedictine Values. The Athletic Director provides leadership in the management of the college’s intercollegiate athletic programs. The Athletic Director is also responsible for the management of athletic administrative staff and coaching personnel, including recruitment, evaluation and assessment. This administrator will efficiently manage all fiscal operations, including preparation and administration of the department’s annual operating budget, as well as media contracts and off‐site rental negotiations and external funding sources.
Qualifications 1. Baccalaureate required, Master’s preferred. 2. Experience in coaching, athletic management and fundraising. 3. Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills. 4. Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis during the school year. Desirable Traits 1. Excellent interpersonal relations skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships with administration, faculty, students, alumnae, donors, media and the public. 2. Develop marketing and recruitment materials in collaboration with our communications and marketing team. 3. Demonstrated experience in women’s intercollegiate athletics playing and/or coaching experience, as well as experience in athletic marketing, merchandising, fundraising and donor relations. 4. A working understanding of NCAA Division III athletics and the added value of athletics to the education process and to the institution. 5. Ability to effectively communicate the student‐athlete requirements, goals and resources to all of the College of Saint Benedict as well as MIAC and NCAA offices. 6. A high level of competence, discreet judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility. 7. Ability to act as a liaison between current and prospective members of the Blazer Backers and the College of Saint Benedict Athletic Department. 8. Be self‐motivated, results‐oriented, computer and social media literate and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 9. Understand and properly serve both the mission of the college and the goals of the Athletic Department at the College of Saint Benedict. 10. Act as a liaison between the student‐athlete alumnae of Saint Benedict’s and the CSB Athletic Department. Application Process Applications are accepted online at http://employment.csbsju.edu . You will be asked to complete an application form and attach a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should address the responsibilities and qualifications contained in the profile and include the names and contact information for three references. Application screening will begin December 1, 2014. College of Saint Benedict is committed to the highest standards of professionalism in all dealings with candidates, sources, and references. For further information questions should be addressed to: Dr. Luann Reif, CSB/SJU Professor Nursing, Faculty Athletic Representative, Search Co‐Chair
[email protected] Tom Stock, SJU Athletic Director, Search Co‐Chair
[email protected] Women, individuals of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.