The Director of Athletics will be expected to serve the University in the following ways: •Establish a vision and strategic direction for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in alignment with the University’s strategic plan and the NCAA; •Set high expectations for academic performance and collaborate with academic affairs, faculty, staff, and administrators to develop and implement appropriate strategies and policies to ensure student-athletics progress, earn degrees, and continually improve retention and graduation rates; •Formulate and implement all Athletics policies, procedures, and programs; •Provide leadership and oversight, including hiring and supervision for all 23 full time athletic coaches; •Establish collaborative relationships with the campus community, the community of Alamosa, University alumni, and boosters throughout the region; •Continually work to enhance the fan experience at all home contests, through proper preparation of facilities, equipment, and officials; and develop strong relationships with personnel involved with Athletic events, including game performers, student and community organizations, and corporate sponsors; •Ensure the Athletics Division operates with the highest level of integrity and ensures compliance with all NCAA, RMAC, and University rules , as well as federal and state laws; •Oversee and administer programs to ensure the well-being of all student-athletes including student-athlete development; •Provide success programs for all student-athletes to ensure they receive a high quality athletic experience which culminates with their graduation and job placement; •Provide development and oversight for the Athletics budgets; assisting in the allocation of funds and spending on items such as salaries, team travel, equipment purchase, and facility upkeep; while ensuring all programs adhere to prescribed budgets; •Oversee and administer financial development programs, including a total fundraising plan to secure additional internal and external funding, increase program-generated revenue, and allow for increased success and growth of the Athletics program; and •Represent the department and the University in NCAA (including NCAA Convention), RMAC, and campus meetings; Additionally, the Athletic Director is responsible for: •Overseeing the supervision and evaluation of Head Coaches and sport programs within the department and makes recommendations to the President; •Encouraging academic and athletic excellence and adheres to all rules and regulations set forth by the University, RMAC, and NCAA; •Maintaining an athletic department committed to the University’s mission and strategic priorities; •Identifying and cultivating alumni, supporters and friends who may have interest in supporting Adams State University athletics; •Overseeing Grizzly Club memberships, both at the individual and corporate level; •Developing and implementing a fundraising program to meet established revenue objectives, which includes promoting corporate sales and coordinating fundraising events and projects; •Developing a strategic approach for engaging sport-specific support groups to enhance annual giving to fit within an overall athletics fundraising model; •Leading strategic and effective leadership of the external operations fundraising and stewardship, and revenue generation for the Adams State University Athletic Department;