KENT STATE
UNIVERSITY

Kent State University is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 77 public research universities. Kent State is a recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award, which recognizes the top 99 workplaces in Northeast Ohio and is recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of its
"Great Colleges to Work For."

Director of Athletics
{Position# 999984}

Kent State University seeks a strategic, effective and principled leader for the position of Director of Athletics. Competing at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Mid-American Conference, Kent State provides a highly successful, broad-based program for men and women to achieve their full academic and athletic potential. Learn more at http://www.kentstatesports.com/.

The successful candidate will possess significant and progressively responsible experience in sports administration, preferably at the NCAA Division I level; successful experience in fundraising and marketing; knowledge and understanding of higher education and an appreciation of the university's academic mission and programs; superb interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; demonstrated ability to build and lead an effective, diverse, complex organization; experience with strategic and operational planning and budgeting; Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For formal consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume electronically to Kent State's search website: jobs.kent.edu. Questions, requests for information, and nominations may be directed to the university's search consultant, Todd  Turner, ISP Sports, 540 N.  Trade St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101;  (336) 831-0700; tturner@ispsports.com.

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