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QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and at least 10 years of specialized experience directly related to athletics administration, physical education, sport management, organizational development, leadership development, education program management, or a closely related field. Applicant must demonstrate experience supporting or managing programs in a collegiate, intercollegiate athletics, educational, military, or comparable high-performance organizational environment. Applicant must also demonstrate the ability to advise senior leaders, develop program assessments and courses of action, coordinate across multiple organizations, and communicate effectively in writing and orally. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will have demonstrated currency and excellence in one or more of the following areas: NCAA Division I athletics administration; physical education or athletic program management; organizational development; leadership development; coach or staff development; cadet-athlete or student-athlete support programs; strategic planning; institutional engagement; and executive-level liaison work. Experience working with NCAA, Mountain West Conference, Military Service Academies, Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, or comparable intercollegiate athletics organizations is highly desired. Experience developing or managing professional development programs, leadership programs, mentoring programs, team captain/student-athlete engagement programs, or cross-functional institutional initiatives is also highly desired. Essential qualities include integrity, sound judgment, initiative, collaboration, professionalism, organizational management, executive communication, and commitment to undergraduate education, cadet development, and the mission of the United States Air Force Academy. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Michael Settle at [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.
Major DutiesThe United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Department of Athletics, anticipates filling the TERM (full-time) position of Director, Development & Institutional Strategy. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 5 years. Extensions and/or Subsequent re-appointments may be considered based upon an assessment of performance, Air Force and departmental needs, and funding availability. Position will perform administratively determined faculty duties in the Department of Athletics, United States Air Force Academy. The incumbent serves as Director, Development and Institutional Strategy, supporting Directorate of Athletics strategic initiatives, organizational development, institutional engagement, and intercollegiate athletics program coordination. Duties include developing analyses, plans, assessments, and courses of action; advising and coordinating with Academy leaders, mission partners, Military Service Academies, Air Force organizations, NCAA/conference partners, and other athletics stakeholders; and supporting the effective execution of physical education, athletic, and cadet-athlete programs. The position leads Directorate-level organizational development efforts, including professional development, leadership development, new coach orientation, transition assistance, mentoring, team-captain engagement, and related initiatives for coaches, staff, and cadet-athletes. The incumbent also performs faculty service and administrative duties, participates in governance and program improvement activities, supports student-athlete engagement programs, and promotes professional, ethical, leadership, and character-development standards consistent with USAFA institutional outcomes and applicable guidance.