Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer

Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer

Oregon State University

Department: Intercolleg Athletics (YIA)

Appointment Type: Professional Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education, training and experience

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department is seeking an Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.).

The Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, providing leadership in various capacities and in the execution of the department's stated goals, as well as specific and defined authority in the absence of the Vice President & Director of Athletics.

The Deputy AD/COO serves as the lead of the internal operations unit, providing leadership, planning and supervision in the areas of Capital Projects, Facility Operations, Compliance, Diversity initiatives, student athlete development and Event Management. This includes providing leadership and direction in the development and execution of the department's facility master plan and assisting with fundraising initiatives relevant to certain special projects. The Deputy AD/COO serves as a liaison between Athletics and several internal and external groups, including University Capital Planning and Development, Concessions/Performance Table, Academic Technologies, Academics, the Department of Public Safety, Local Law Enforcement agencies and other campus entities, outside contractors, and special interest groups. The Deputy AD/COO acts on behalf of the Athletic Director on Admissions Committees.

This position also provides leadership within the sport supervisor team, with sport supervision responsibilities specific over flagship sports based on background and experience, and any other flagship sports based on background and experience. A member of the executive team, the Deputy AD/COO also provides leadership in the development and execution of the department's strategic plan.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

35% STRATEGIC PLANNING AND STUDENT ATHLETE SERVICES

As part of the Executive Team reporting to the Athletic Director, this position provides strategic vision and leadership for the department. This position will also be responsible for leading the development and execution of the department’s strategic plan. Represents the Athletic Director at assigned appropriate academic meetings (Admissions meetings; other assigned campus committees). Takes lead role on new NCAA initiatives such as NIL and Alston.

30% SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP

Provides leadership in various capacities and in the execution of the department’s stated goals, as well as specific and defined authority in the absence of the Vice President/Director of Athletics. Provides leadership within the internal operations unit, the sport supervisor team and sport supervision responsibilities. In addition, serves as a liaison to the Director of Concessions Operations. Plans, assigns, and delegates lead work to employees. Approves work and disciplines or rewards accordingly. Responds to grievances and is responsible for all hires and dismissals in respective unit(s). Prepares and signs performance reviews. Creates, executes, and maintains the strategic plan for the Building Beavs Leadership program and all its initiatives. Position provides leadership and supervision to the multiple flagship sports.

10% CAPITAL PROJECTS

Responsible for creating and maintaining Athletic Department Facility Masterplan for capital projects. Chairs or provides direction for all facility projects including responsibility for assisting the Athletic Director and campus leadership in fundraising activities and developing appropriate funding models and managing the budgets of each project.

10% ACADEMICS

Provides leadership in the area of Athletics Academics Acting as the liaison to Academic Services to provide input regarding the staffing, infrastructure and protocols; provides ongoing evaluative feed back to the department as the unit evolves.

10% COMPLIANCE OPERATIONS/NIL PROGRAM

Provides leadership in the area of compliance and oversees the Assoc AD for Compliance. The compliance office educates, informs, and interprets all issues associated with NCAA and P12 rules compliance. Provides leadership on the evaluation of the University’s efforts to maintain institutional control of the athletic program. This position also provides oversight and leadership in the development of policies and procedures as it relates to NIL.

5% BUDGET OVERSIGHT

This position has responsibility for the entire Internal Unit’s budget. This responsibility includes development, independent decision-making regarding allocations, and the ability to develop discretionary actions in alternative use of resources. The position is responsible for the annual evaluation of all budgets and to report trends and identify and implement fiscally responsible systems for each reporting unit. Assigned sport supervision budget responsibility.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree.

• Five (5) years of experience working in collegiate athletic administration.

• Senior Management experience (Athletic Director/Sr. Assoc/Deputy Director level only).

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience in Capital Projects at an NCAA Division I institution.

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience at an NCAA Power 5 institution.

• Experience in leading strategic planning.

• Experience in facilities master planning development.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Will work weekends and evenings.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 04/09/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

For additional information please contact: Jacque Bruns at jacque.bruns@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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