Vice President and Director of Athletics

Vice President and Director of Athletics

Now Hiring: Vice President/Director of Athletics

Marian is a national doctoral research university in its 175th year, with four straight years of record enrollment and one of the most successful programs in the NAIA. We’re looking for a mission-driven leader to take Knights Athletics to its next level, where student-athletes are students first and winning is built on character.

#4 NAIA Directors’ Cup, three years running

740+ student-athletes across 24 varsity sports

3 national titles in 2025–26 alone

Why this role, why now

• A seat at the table. Serve as a senior university leader and shape strategy well beyond athletics.
• Momentum to build on. Three national titles and 14 conference championships in 2025–26.
• The sports capital of the world. Indianapolis, home of the NCAA, puts partners, donors and fans within reach.
• Mission at the center. Form students who lead and serve, guided by our Catholic Franciscan values.

Who we’re looking for

Ready to lead a complex, nationally competitive program.

Team builder

Recruits, develops and keeps outstanding coaches and staff.

Relationship builder

Grows support from donors, alumni, sponsors and partners.

Students first

Champions academic success, well-being and leadership.

Sound steward

Strong in budgets, facilities, compliance and planning.

Committed to Marian’s Catholic Franciscan identity.

Senior-level collegiate athletics experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Marian University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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