Commissioner

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

The following responsibilities relate to the position of Commissioner and should not be assigned to other conference office staff. The Commissioner should:

• Supervise Conference Operations 

Manage Conference staff, budgets, contracts, and administrative functions to maintain effective day-to-day operations. 

• Facilitate Communication Within Conference 

Coordinate communications with all levels of the conference, including but not limited to, Board of Directors, Athletic Administrators, Coaches, and External Constituents 

• Oversee Conference Governance 

Organize meetings of all committees and ensure implementation and interpretation of conference policies. 

• Maintain Strategic Partnerships 

Manage relationships with corporate partners, vendors, and media rights holders. 

• Lead Conference Officiating Programs 

Collaborate with conference officiating coordinators to ensure training, assignment, evaluation, and payment of game officials for all conference sports. 

• Represent Conference Nationally 

Participate in NCAA and Division II Conference Commissioners Association meetings. 

• Manage Conference Championships and Sport Administration 

Coordinate planning and execution of conference championships, schedules, and sport oversight. 

• Steward Conference Membership Plan 

Execute Board approved retention policies with current members, engage potential members, and incorporate new members into the conference. 

Required Qualifications:

•       Bachelor’s degree required and a working knowledge of NCAA Division II

•       Minimum of seven years of senior administrative experience in intercollegiate athletics

•       Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills, an ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with internal and external constituents within the GSC, other member conferences, the NCAA national office and beyond.

•       Strong background in fiscal management and contract negotiations

•       Human resource and television production experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•       Advanced degree in athletics administration or related field (Master’s, Doctorate or Juris Doctorate)

•       Experience as a Director of Athletics within institution or Commissioner or Associate Commissioner within a Conference.

Other:

•       Nominations of candidates are welcome.

•       Salary Commensurate with experience and education

•       Position will remain open until filled.