Director of Athletics & Student Life

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Working Title:

Director of Athletics & Student Life

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical CollegeMnSCU Academic Supervisor 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

216: Middle Management Association

City:

NLND - Thief River Falls Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$33.61 - $50.52

Job Description

The Director of Student Life and Athletics develops, directs, and assesses all co-curricular programs and services which support the academic mission and educational outcomes of the College. Reporting to the Dean of Student Affairs, this position is responsible for supervising all staff, facilities, and finances related to student development, student government, student organizations and leadership, student programming, student center, college athletics and related wellness programming on the Thief River Falls campus.  The Director serves as the Northland Community & Technical College Athletic Director.

• Incumbent will serve as Northland’s Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Athletics
• Supervise Staff in the following units: Thief River Falls Student Government, Thief River Falls Student Clubs and Organizations, and Athletics
• Determine and control the fiscal affairs of the Thief River Falls Student Life department which encompasses student government, student clubs and organizations, college athletics, facility and service contracting, and partnership agreements and/or grant funded or other projects.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of athletic event operations.
• Oversee the College’s Student Government and leadership activities and processes for the Thief River Falls campus.
• Implement, direct and assess overall effectiveness of the Student Life programs and services and initiate changes when needed.
• Lead and implement strategic fundraising initiatives to support athletics and student life programming at Northland.

Salary Range:

$70,178 - $101,602 salary; $33.61 - $48.66 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related work experience in athletic administration, co-curricular activities and/ or a related student affairs area.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success in utilizing effective conflict resolution strategies.
• Understanding, sensitivity, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and a belief in the ability of every person to be a successful learner.
• Experience with budget development and management.
• Experience with facilities/event management.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with intercollegiate athletics and knowledge of NJCAA/MCAC.
• Coaching experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Title IX laws and regulations.

Must submit a cover letter & resume.

Other Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Days: M- F, occasional evenings & weekends for events

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-21-2025

Position End Date:

10-01-2025

Open Date:

08-13-2025

Close Date:

08-20-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]