Assistant Vice President – Director of Athletics and Recreation

Emory University

Assistant Vice President responsible for athletics and recreation strategy at Emory University. Overseeing intercollegiate athletics, fitness and wellness programming for the community.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

budgetingfundraisingprogram evaluationfacility managementevent hostingmetrics developmentrevenue generationsupervisory experienceathletic programmingwellness programming

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationstrategic planningcommunicationorganizational skillsvision developmentteam managementproblem-solvingcreativityacademic excellence

Tools & Technologies

Woodruff Physical Education CenterStudent Activity and Academic Center

Industry Keywords

NCAA championshipscollege sports programsathleticsrecreationfitness programmingclub sportsintramuralsuniversity departmentssports eventsmanagerial capacity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides a clear vision and strategy for athletics and recreation
Plans, administers, conducts, and evaluates all activities associated with the university's Athletics and Recreation & Wellness departments
Oversees club sports, intramurals and recreation, and fitness and wellness programming and activities
Works diligently to ensure leadership for academic and athletic excellence
Manages and operates the Woodruff Physical Education Center and the Student Activity and Academic Center
Collaborates with other university departments in support of the athletics program
Develops and monitors creative fundraising efforts to appropriate external groups
Develops a detailed budget for assigned areas
Ensures the staffing needs of the department are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred
Ten years of experience in university or college sports programs, of which five years must be in a managerial or supervisory capacity, is preferred
Experience in fundraising and revenue generation is preferred
Experience managing head coaches in a collegiate setting is preferred
Experience creating and implementing metrics as it relates to successful programming and facility utilization is preferred
A working knowledge of hosting NCAA championships and/or other major sports events is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Emory is an equal opportunity employer
Creates a diverse and inclusive environment