Director of Athletics

Director of Athletics

Location

Selinsgrove, PA

Job Type

Staff - Full-Time

Benefits

• Eligible

• Job Number

• 0000314

• Division

• Provost

• Department

• Athletics

• Opening Date

• 10/29/2026

• Closing Date

• 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• FLSA

• Exempt

• Hours per week

• 40

• Number of months

• 12

Description

Benefits

Job Summary

Susquehanna University invites applications and nominations for the position of director of athletics. The university seeks a collaborative, strategic, and student-centered leader to build on a tradition of competitive excellence, strengthen departmental culture and operations, and advance a holistic and equitable student-athlete experience. The next director will play an important role in supporting enrollment, student success, and engagement across the university.

This is an on-site position. The anticipated start date is early 2027.

Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the provost and dean of the faculty, the director of athletics provides strategic leadership and oversight for Susquehanna University’s intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and recreation programs. The director is responsible for 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports, more than 70 coaches and staff, approximately 600 student-athletes, and an operating budget of approximately $1.7 million. The director advances academic and athletic excellence, student-athlete well-being, and a holistic and equitable student experience, aligned with the university’s mission and strategic priorities.

As a senior leader within Academic Affairs, the director oversees departmental operations, resource management, compliance, program development, and assessment while fostering a collaborative and accountable departmental culture. The director works closely with faculty and campus partners, including Student Life, Enrollment Management, Finance, Operations, University Communications and Marketing, and University Advancement, to strengthen student success, institutional enrollment, campus engagement, and external support for athletics.

Additional Information for Applicant

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans; flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance; and generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Employer

Susquehanna University

Address

514 University Ave

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 17870

Website

susqu.edu