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The University of Tennessee now invites applications for the following position(s).

POSITION AVAILABLE: Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate Degree and/or Professional Degree required. Requires several years of collegiate athletics administration experience to include: budget oversight, serving on campus, athletic, conference, and NCAA committees or councils; policy and procedures development and compliance; oversight of multiple units within a collegiate athletics department.(i.e. Event Management, sport oversight, strategic projects/planning and initiatives, weight room, athletic training room, etc.) Private law practice experience desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversight of the following areas: Athletics Event Management office & budget, Men's Athletics Athletic Training room, Men's Strength and Conditioning/Weight room, Athletics Sports Nutritionist/Dietician position, men's basketball and both men's and women's swimming programs. Responsible for developing a master plan for Athletic Facilities w/ the Director of Athletic Facilities and Women's Athletics and a comprehensive strategic plan for Men's Athletics. Serve as a member of the Athletic Department Executive Staff and Budget Committee. This position will also conduct a detailed review, edit, update, and/or development of a new policy and procedure manual and educate senior level staff for implementation into the department. Development of a manual for new Men's Athletics employees that is separate from the university and department policy manual. Responsible for creation & organization of UT Men's Athletics Hall of Fame. Will serve as Men's Athletics liaison w/ university General Counsel office on legal & contract matters. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director to include: representative in lieu of the Athletic Director at campus & community meetings/events, coordinate Athletic Department leadership team retreats, and serve as the liaison contact for Men's Athletics w/ UT Pride of The Southland Marching Band.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Regular, Full-Time Appointment

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Email cover letter, resume, & references to: UTADjobs@utk.edu
Tyler Johnson
Associate Athletic Director for Business & Internal Affairs
The University of Tennessee
1600 Phillip Fulmer Way
Knoxville, TN 37996

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NONE

UTK is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.