Student Athletics Director

The City University of New York (CUNY)

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

Reporting to the VP of Student Affairs, the Student Athletics Director is responsible for providing administrative oversight for the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics, which includes administering all of the facilities, athletic teams and fiscal operations. In addition, the Director is responsible for ensuring the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics is in full compliance with NCAA Division III rules, policies and regulations as well as The City University of New York Athletics Conference (CUNYAC). The Director is also responsible for implementing a holistic athletics program that is consistent with the institution's missions and values.

The Student Athletics Director provides administrative leadership and oversight for Athletics Department staff, programs, facilities, and activities, which includes:

Oversight for all athletics programs, facilities and equipment as well as scheduling and budget management.
Ensuring compliance with federal, York College, CUNY Athletic Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Oversight for student -athlete eligibility lists for York College, CUNY Athletic Conference and NCAA.
Coordinate travel arrangements and assist with transporting student-athletes to and from games or other athletic programs
Fundraising & Revenue Strategy: Lead development and execution of multi-year fundraising and sponsorship planning; design and implement sustainable revenue-generating initiatives to support department growth.
Communications & Branding Strategy: Direct integrated communications planning across digital, social, media relations, and internal messaging.
Assessment & Self-Study: Oversee comprehensive multi-year athletics assessment; manage data collection, analysis, and reporting, and lead preparation of institutional self-study submissions.
Departmental Strategic Planning: Draft and manage Athletics Strategic Plan aligned with institutional mission and VP priorities.
Coaching Assessments: Design and lead comprehensive coaching assessment frameworks incorporating data analytics, direct observation, and student-athlete feedback to inform personnel decisions and program improvement.
Academic Success Framework for Student-Athletes: Identify at-risk students, design interventions, and launch development programming.
Student-Athlete Experience Analysis: Direct the design, administration and analysis of the annual student-athlete experience survey; translate insights into actionable recommendations to enhance engagement, retention, and overall student satisfaction

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience required.

In addition, the following qualifications will be highly preferred:

A Master’s degree in related field (Athletic Administration, Sports Management, Higher Education Administration, or related program). Five (5) years of progressive experience in athletic administration, staff supervision and facility management is highly preferred (preferably in a college or university setting).

Experience with aquatic operations desired. Evidence of successful implementation of intercollegiate and student recreational programs for a diverse student population required. Knowledge of best practices in athletics and recreational programs with an emphasis on research, assessment, and data-informed decision-making. Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with attention to detail and proven leadership experience. Ability to work evening hours and weekends.

The Student Athletics Director should be a dynamic individual who can work independently and under general supervision to provide courteous and accurate customer service to all students, visitors and campus community. The successful candidate should be or have been involved in professional associations; be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, managing social media, and designing promotional and informational materials. They should have a proven ability to lead, motivate, and provide supervision, strong administrative leadership, and serve as an advocate for the needs of the athletics and recreational programs, including protected categories (including sexual orientation or gender identity).

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides administrative direction and oversight for intercollegiate, intramural and recreational athletics staff, programs, facilities and activities.

Provides oversight for all athletics programs, facilities, and equipment
Ensures compliance with federal, divisional and university athletics regulations
Administers departmental funds and accounts in a fiscally responsible manner
Collaborates with other College departments on recruiting and retaining student athletes
Collaborates with College communications professionals and the media on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results
Manages full- and part-time athletics staff
Plans, implements, and promotes intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletic programs including varsity sports, intramural program, a range of credit and non-credit recreational programs
Establish and maintain appropriate policies and standards for teams and recreational groups
Collect and analyze departmental statistics and data and prepare and distribute reports as appropriate
Performs related duties as assigned

Job Title Name: Student Athletics Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$131,440 - $141,643 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.

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CLOSING DATE

July 15, 2026 (Job posting will be removed at 12:00 am)

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location: York College