Director of Athletics

Director of Athletics

Manchester University | North Manchester, Indiana
Full-time, Exempt | $95,000-$110,000

The Opportunity

Manchester University is seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused Director of Athletics to lead our athletics program through an important period of growth and change. The Director will play a key role in Manchester's transition to the NAIA, while strengthening student-athlete success and retention and advancing recruiting and roster growth. We're looking for a leader who builds strong relationships, communicates effectively, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative to turn priorities into results.

What You'll Do

• Lead Manchester's transition to the NAIA.
• Advance student-athlete success and retention.
• Partner with coaches to strengthen recruiting and roster growth.
• Provide strategic leadership for athletics programs, personnel, budgets, operations, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable athletics regulations and University policies.
• Recruit, develop, and support coaches and athletics staff.
• Build strong partnerships across the University and with alumni and the broader community.
• Support fundraising and revenue-generating opportunities that advance athletics.

What You'll Bring

• Leadership experience in collegiate athletics, higher education, or a closely related environment.
• Understanding of student-athlete recruitment, retention, and success.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment and a steady, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
• Initiative, accountability, and demonstrated follow-through.
• The ability to lead collaboratively while setting clear expectations.

Why Manchester?

Join Manchester during an exciting period for athletics and help shape what comes next.Our benefits for eligible employees include:

• Five weeks of paid time off
• Tuition remission for eligible employees and dependents
• Medical coverage through an ICHRA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities

Join Us

If you're ready to lead through change, strengthen the student-athlete experience, and build relationships that move an athletics program forward, we encourage you to apply.