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Associate Athletics Director for Sports Performance, Athletics (Internal Applicants Only)

Job no: 501772
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Associate Athletics Director ofSports Performance

Rowan University, a NCAA Division III member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, is accepting applications for Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, our next leader will be charged with providing executive leadership for sports medicine, rehabilitation and preventive care, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health and operational support for medical and clinical care for all student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive oversight of the sports medicine department that includes personnel, budget, operational, and student-athlete management.
• Work closely and provide leadership to the Director of Strength and Conditioning, ensuring systems, policies, and plans are aligned for peak performance and a healthy return to competition.
• Provide executive leadership and coordination of a comprehensive nutritional and mental health program working alongside university departments and the Director of Strength and Conditioning that will properly support all student-athletes.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor units’ fiscal health, personnel performance, and system efficiencies to ensure all key performance indicators are operating.
• Serve as the department’s senior women’s administrator (SWA)
• Serve on the senior management team and help shape key strategic, budgetary, and personnel decisions.
• Attend NJAC meetings and retreats; Represent the department at select regional and national committees.
• Provide advocacy and equity for all student-athletes

6. Facilitate monthly and/or quarterly meetings with unit leaders to discuss strategies, implement, and monitor key performance indicators that advance the department.

1. Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA, state licensure, and Board of Certification (BOC) standards.

2. Assist in developing and implementing departmental risk management initiatives.

3. Maintain all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education requirements.

4. Demonstrate and lead expectations for safe practices during practices, competitions, strength and conditioning activities, and team travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate or master’s degree preferred with 10+ years of experience in collegiate athletics
• Certified by the NATA BOC, NC Athletic Training Licensure, and familiarity with NCAA governing rules are required. CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification preferred.
• Highly organized and proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to demonstrate flexibility and work with various campus and community programs/partners
• Flexible schedule includes occasional evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work as a team member and to work independently
• Problem-solver with initiative and follow-through skills; tact, diplomacy, and judgement in dealing with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is Managerial ($95,000.00 - $105,000.00), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10)

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Advertised: Aug 24 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 29 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Residency & Employment Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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