POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT NO.
16-22ADM130
JOB OPENING ID: 11594
Position: Director, Athletics
Department: Athletics, Division of Student Affairs
Hayes Hill Title: Director, Athletics (M)
Position Description: The Director of Athletics creates a vision and provides leadership for the department
of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Director of Athletics directly
supervises coaches, athletic administration and support services personnel, volunteers, and student
employees. The Director of Athletics reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs with
indirect reporting to the Chancellor. Please see the complete position description at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/default.aspx.
Department Description:
http://athletics.uwsp.edu/
20 Sports, 500 Student-Athletes, 1 Point
 UW-Stevens Point offers 20 varsity intercollegiate sports, featuring 11 women's and nine men's
teams.
 In 2014-15, UWSP teams finished with a 188-113-4 record, including a 78-49-3 record against
conference opponents. Six teams won Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC)
championships and 11 teams made NCAA Division III postseason play.
 Finished the 2014-15 academic year ranked 26th in Division III in the Learfield Sports Directors'
Cup standings. This was UW-Stevens Point’s highest finish since 2010-11 and UWSP is one of just
12 schools to be ranked in the top 40 in the Directors’ Cup standings in all 20 years of the cup.
 Pointers teams have won 157 regular season conference championships, 52 conference tournament
titles and 11 NCAA national championships. In addition, 43 individual UWSP athletes have won
NCAA national championships.
 In 2014-15, 131 UWSP student-athletes earned All-WIAC honors and 18 were named NCAA
Division III All-Americans.
 Every year over 40,000 fans enjoy a UWSP athletics event.
University Description:
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, part of the University of Wisconsin System, is a leading
four-year comprehensive institution located in scenic Central Wisconsin. Approximately 9,300 students are
enrolled with a student faculty ratio of 20:1 in the classroom. While primarily serving undergraduates
through a variety of baccalaureate programs, UW-Stevens Point also offers several master's level graduate
programs and an applied doctoral degree (Au.D.) in audiology. The 406-acre campus features
state-of-the-art facilities and the Schmeeckle Nature Reserve. The university has a strong focus on
sustainability initiatives and has been named one of the nation’s green universities by The Princeton
Review. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and
staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit www.uwsp.edu for more information about UW-Stevens Point.
Qualifications:
Required:
-Master’s degree from an accredited university
-Minimum 5 years demonstrated professional work experience in athletics
-Demonstrated experience with:
-games management
-financial management; budgets
-personnel administration
-community relations
Preferred:
-Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university (explain relevance in cover letter)
-Experience in Athletics Administration at a university level
-Demonstrated experience in fundraising
-Demonstrated strong commitment to athletes as students
-Demonstrated experience supporting students from diverse and multicultural backgrounds
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and engaging public presence that invites partnerships
and engagement across campus and in the community
Appointment Date: July 1, 2016 or shortly thereafter
Terms of Employment: Full-time, 12 month position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Deadline: Continuous recruitment with first review of completed applications on March 22, 2016. To
ensure full consideration, submit complete application by the end of the day, March 21, 2016. Applications
received on or after March 22, 2016, may be considered.
To Apply: Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the
frequently asked question (FAQs): Apply Online FAQs (PDF format)
Step 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Step 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:
 "Advanced Search"
 Job Opening ID: “11594”
 Find Jobs Posted Within: "Anytime"
 "Search"
 Select "Posting Title"
 Click "Apply Now"
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"Login"
o If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process
Step 3: Submit application materials:
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting
your application. By clicking on “SAVE,” you can save an incomplete application and return to it
later. Once you click on “SUBMIT”, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
Files, including letters of recommendation, must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF
format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
- Resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire
For final submission, you must select "SUBMIT." Selecting "Save" will not forward your
application materials to the search committee. Upon submitting your application material, a
confirmation e-mail will be sent.
For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:
Abbey Sutherland, Chair, Search/Screen Committee
Email: asutherl@uwsp.edu
Phone: 715-346-2151
If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted
your application with missing materials, please call or email:
Morgan Magnussen, Human Resources
Email: hr@uwsp.edu
Phone:715-346-2430
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Women, minorities,
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective
students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at http://www.uwsp.edu/dos/Pages/Annual-Security-Report.aspx
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of
the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
Employment will require a criminal background check.