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

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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. Note on STEM-OPT Employment Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. 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