The University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), a distinguished institution celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, is excited to welcome an exceptional leader to the Triton team to become UMSL's next Athletic Director. We are supported in this executive search by Double L Consulting.
This pivotal role demands a visionary who will prioritize overall student engagement and elevate the student experience within our premier Division II athletics program. The university is in the midst of physical transformation as it completes the $110M Transform UMSL plan that coalesces academic and student programming and services on the North Campus creating a vibrant, integrated, student-focused experience. Athletics is central to this experience for all students and the overall campus community. Located in the dynamic heart of St. Louis, a city with a rich cultural heritage and a passion for sports, UMSL offers a unique and inspiring environment for personal and professional growth.
In the past two years, UMSL Athletics has achieved extraordinary success, setting new benchmarks and highlighting our unwavering dedication to excellence. These remarkable accomplishments are a testament to the hard work and commitment of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff. We are seeking a leader who will build on this momentum, driving further success and fostering a vibrant, supportive community where students thrive both on and off the field. If you are a visionary with a passion for sports and student development, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of UMSL Athletics and growing the centrality of athletics vibrancy within our overall student engagement experience and overall campus culture.
The Athletic Director at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will lead a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program comprising 19 sports and more than 290 student athletes. Serving on the Chancellor’s leadership team, the Athletic Director will provide visionary leadership, strategic planning, and policy development to ensure the program's alignment with the university's mission and strategic priorities. The Athletic Director will collaborate with other campus partners in creating a vibrant experience for our overall campus community around the excitement and engagement of our fantastic sports programs and student athletes, and will engage with external constituents to increase athletic revenue generation, alumni engagement, donor support, and sponsorship.
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The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
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DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the department of athletics is to provide a program of intercollegiate athletics that fosters and supports a positive educational and athletic experience, not only for student-athletes, but also for the entire University of Missouri-St. Louis community. The athletics program is guided by the highest standards and ideals of integrity, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, equitable opportunities for all students and staff, including women and minorities, academic excellence and athletics achievement.
ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY
Athletic activities for students, including intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, and intramurals, support the University of Missouri-St. Louis's mission to educate the whole person. The development and education of the whole student includes academic achievement as well as promoting students' health and mind, spirit and body.
Established in 1963, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the region’s premier public university in eastern Missouri and comes with a storied history. UMSL is a metropolitan, public research and teaching institution consistently recognized for its strong academic programs across disciplines and is considered a primary driver of the St. Louis economy. Supported by nearly 700 faculty across nine schools and colleges, UMSL offers an array of degree options including doctoral and graduate degree programs, numerous bachelor and certificate programs, and is home to the only professional optometry school in Missouri.
As a long-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, UMSL is focused on advancing inclusive prosperity for all of its students. UMSL is also proud to be ranked for the first time by U.S. News among the nation’s Best Colleges for Veterans.
UMSL serves nearly 14,000 students annually and is committed to meeting the diverse needs of students in the state’s largest metropolitan community, and as such, is focused on educating both traditional and nontraditional students. Because of our focus on student retention and academic supports open to all students, UMSL graduates the most diverse college-educated workforce of any university in the state.
UMSL provides excellent learning experiences and outcomes to thousands of students annually whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense. While UMSL's more than 117,000 graduates can be found in all 50 states and throughout world, their greatest impact is felt in the St. Louis region where more than 75% remain to live, work, lead and contribute to the state's most diverse and economically important region. Moreover, UMSL boasts the largest alumni network in the St. Louis region and our alumni contribute $13.4 billion annually in overall economic impact to the state of Missouri.
UMSL enjoys collaborative partnerships with civic, business and other regional and national organizations to provide tremendous opportunities for collaboration, research, knowledge creation and to build a thriving workforce pipeline. Many UMSL alumni find tremendous opportunity for their careers in St. Louis, close to their alma mater, as members of the regional workforce. Chief among those that employ UMSL graduates are the region’s 14 Fortune 1000 companies and large private organizations. For example, the UMSL campus houses the headquarters of Express Scripts, a subsidiary of CIGNA, one of the nation’s leading corporations, and we maintain strong ties to significant manufacturers and industry leaders in the St. Louis region such as Ameren, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Boeing, Edward Jones Investments, Enterprise, Emerson, Nidec and Wells Fargo Advisors, just to name a few.
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal of collaboration and inclusion and value the many unique qualities and experiences a diverse environment offers.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.
