Athletic Director

*Category:*: Administrative and Professional *Subscribe:*: *Department:*: Intercollegiate Athletics *Locations:*: Branchburg, NJ *Posted:*: Oct 31, 2025 *Closes:*: Open Until Filled *Type:*: Full-time Non-Exempt *Ref. No.:*: JF16-26 *Salary Type:*: Annually *Salary Range:*: $78,650.00 - $86,515.00 *Position ID:*: 194382 About Raritan Valley Community College: Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the 1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit [www.raritanval.edu](http://www.raritanval.edu). Job Description: The Athletic Director (AD) has a key role in supporting the overall objectives of the college, particularly in promoting student-athlete academic excellence. As a member of the college's management team, the AD is responsible for new initiatives and for promoting the college's values of equity and inclusion at all levels of the department. As the lead administrator in the athletic department, the AD recruits, hires, and manages the administrative team. The AD supervises coaches as well as support staff involved in the Intercollegiate Athletic Programs. This position reports to the Vice President of Student Affairs. The AD is responsible for all management and administrative aspects of the athletic department, including strategic planning, budgeting, campus and community relations, and working with coaches on the recruitment and retention of student-athletes. The AD will oversee the athletic progress of student-athletes and manage eligibility records, annual data collection, and reporting. *Essential Duties: * Execute all duties associated with athletic teams, including recruiting students, ensuring proper completion of paperwork, monitoring the academic progress of athletes, ordering appropriate supplies and equipment, scheduling practices and games, and hosting parents and orientations. Provide oversight for the use and operations of all athletic facilities. Provide oversight for athletic facilities rental contracts and act as the liaison for all external athletic rental clients. Responsible for the operation of the athletic office to ensure that quality service is provided while adhering to College, divisional, and departmental policies and procedures. Oversee the compliance and maintenance of eligibility files for all student-athletes to ensure compliance with NJCAA eligibility and student-athlete transfer opportunities for NCAA and NAIA colleges and universities. Coordinate pre-participation physicals and compliance paperwork. Recruit student-athletes and attend recruiting events with RVCC recruiters. Manage and supervise all athletic employees. Evaluate and review performance. Seek and engage in professional development for team members. Ensure department compliance regarding federal, state, institutional, and NJCAA rules and regulations (e.g., Title IX) and coordinate with the institution's Director of Title IX. Monitor and oversee student-athletes' academic progress, study halls, and class attendance in coordination with athletic administrative staff. Direct all athletic external communications, newsletters, and publications via the website, social media, and live streaming to promote and expand the RV Athletic brand. Develop relationships with high school coaches, guidance counselors, and athletic directors for recruiting and retention purposes. Develop, propose, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising development program in support of the college's intercollegiate athletics program. Develop and implement strategies for the college athletic programs to improve conference and region branding and recognition. Develop and promote community service engagement for athletic teams. Collaborate with the Student Affairs Team and student leaders on campus to engage the campus community, create a positive and enthusiastic environment, and increase attendance at home athletic events to promote school pride. Act as liaison between student-athletes, RVCC faculty, and Advising-Counseling. Act as the point of contact for prospective student-athletes. Act as the point of contact for four-year colleges to assist in moving our student-athletes to the next level. Engage and participate actively in the governance of the Garden State Athletic Conference and Region XIX of the NJCAA. Provide oversight for the coordination of athletic trainers and referees for games. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Master's degree in physical education, athletic administration, or related field. Five or more years of experience in intercollegiate athletics with progressively responsible professional positions. Administrative experience in athletics, including budget management, development, staff supervision, compliance, and facilities management. Demonstrated broad knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and an appreciation for the relationship between academics and athletics is critical. Demonstrated broad knowledge of NJCAA and NCAA rules and regulations for game administration/operations, eligibility, and the student-athlete transfer process is required. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as evidenced in professional work, professional development, and/or service. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated leadership and administrative skills. *Preferred Qualifications:* Five or more years of intercollegiate or professional head coaching experience. Experience working within a community college athletics department. Additional Information: Raritan Valley Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIX and the Garden State Athletic Conference. RVCC has been represented at the regional and national levels in many sports, enabling students to compete for athletic scholarships at four-year colleges and universities. RVCC currently offers multiple athletic programs that participate at the NJCAA DII or NJCAA DIII levels. Scholarship NJCAA DII programs include Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Baseball, and Softball. Non-scholarship NJCAA DIII programs include Men's & Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, and Golf. *Physical Requirements:* Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, and climbing. Lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds for a distance of up to 50 feet. Requires handling equipment weighing up to 20 pounds while pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, and reaching while lifting Application Instructions: *As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.* RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down: [https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources](https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources) For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Location: Branchburg, New Jersey, US

Posted Date: 11/4/2025