Asst Ath Dir Student Success & Operations

Bethany College Lindsborg, Kansas [Bethany College](https://www.bethanylb.edu/) **A resume and cover letter are required for consideration for this position.** ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND OPERATIONS **FLSA Status:** SALARY, EXEMPT - *salary commensurate with experience* As an exempt employee, the employee may occasionally work beyond standard business hours (40 hours), including evenings and weekends, to fulfill the responsibilities of the role. **Department:** Athletics **Reports to:** Dean of Athletics **Positions Managed:** TBD **Why Bethany:** Rooted in our Lutheran heritage and the transformative power of the liberal arts, Bethany prepares students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, creativity, and service in a complex and changing world. Located in Lindsborg, Kansas—affectionately known as "Little Sweden" and celebrated for its vibrant arts community—Bethany offers a close-knit environment where faculty and staff know students by name and mentor them in a highly personalized setting. Education at Bethany is rooted in intellectual discovery and a deep sense of belonging, equipping students to think critically, lead ethically, and serve with purpose. As a small, private, rural college, Bethany plays an essential role in renewing civic life, expanding opportunity, and fostering community revitalization. We believe in the value of personalized liberal arts education, the power of community, and the promise of rural America. At Bethany, you'll have the opportunity to inspire the next generation while contributing to the cultural and academic life of our campus and region as we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to the world. **About Bethany College:** Founded in 1881, Bethany College is a dynamic liberal arts institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas—known as “Little Sweden U.S.A.” Bethany provides a transformative educational experience grounded in faith, learning, and community. The College is dedicated to cultivating leaders who serve and inspire through integrity, creativity, and purpose. **Position Overview:** The Assistant Athletic Director for Student Success and Operations provides operational leadership for student-athlete success, compliance coordination, eligibility processes, game and event management, athletics logistics, and student experience. The Assistant Athletic Director implements department priorities established by the Dean and works closely with coaches, the Student Success Center, FAR, Facilities, Admissions, and other campus partners to support retention, academic progress, compliance, and a positive student-athlete experience. **Essential Functions:** ### **Athletic Administration** • Assist the Dean of Athletics in the daily management of the Athletic Department. • Support coaches and Admissions with roster goals, recruiting process discipline, deposit tracking, visit days, and communication expectations. • Conduct Recruitment and Retention meetings with each sport every other week, tracking recruitment progress and retention concerns; discuss best practices, growth ideas, and risk analysis. Prepare notes each meeting, share with the Dean of Athletics, and flag concerns. • Specifically work to develop the assistant coaching staff. Provide professional development opportunities, mentorship, advanced training opportunities, etc. Establish a monthly Assistant Coaches meeting. • Work with coaches to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities. • Partner with the Dean of Athletics to create an environment supporting personal and professional growth of the coaching staff, both individually and collectively, as well as departmental culture formation and constructive feedback. • Represent Athletics on key college-wide committees as assigned. Represent the Dean of Athletics in meetings and events as designated. ### **Game and Event Management** • Ensure that all athletic contests held at Bethany College are administered effectively and in alignmen…