Location : Selinsgrove, PA
Job Type: Staff - Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Job Number:
Division: Provost
Department: Athletics
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Number of months: 12
Job Summary
Susquehanna University invites applications and nominations for the position of director of athletics. The university seeks a collaborative, strategic, and student-centered leader to build on a tradition of competitive excellence, strengthen departmental culture and operations, and advance a holistic and equitable student-athlete experience. The next director will play an important role in supporting enrollment, student success, and engagement across the university.
This is an on-site position. The anticipated start date is early 2027.
Responsibilities of the Position
Reporting to the provost and dean of the faculty, the director of athletics provides strategic leadership and oversight for Susquehanna University's intercollegiate athletics, club sports, and recreation programs. The director is responsible for 23 NCAA Division III varsity sports, more than 70 coaches and staff, approximately 600 student-athletes, and an operating budget of approximately $1.7 million. The director advances academic and athletic excellence, student-athlete well-being, and a holistic and equitable student experience, aligned with the university's mission and strategic priorities.
As a senior leader within Academic Affairs, the director oversees departmental operations, resource management, compliance, program development, and assessment while fostering a collaborative and accountable departmental culture. The director works closely with faculty and campus partners, including Student Life, Enrollment Management, Finance, Operations, University Communications and Marketing, and University Advancement, to strengthen student success, institutional enrollment, campus engagement, and external support for athletics.
Additional Information for Applicant
To ensure full consideration, interested individuals should submit materials by the priority deadline of Monday, November 23, 2026. To apply, candidates should visit , select the Apply button, complete the brief application, and upload a résumé and a position-specific cover letter. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email .
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans; flexible spending accounts; life and long-term disability insurance; and generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
