April 15, 2005

SALARY: Commensurate with education, experience, knowledge and skills.

This position is in the Management Personnel Plan which provides for generous benefits as described on the back of this announcement.

San Diego State University, founded in 1897, is one of 23 campuses of the California State University system. SDSU is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region and has grown to offer bachelors degrees in 81 areas, masters degrees in 72 areas, and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU's nearly 33,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information visit www.sdsu.edu.

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS

The mission of the Department of Athletics at SDSU, a Division I-A institution, is to create the atmosphere and opportunity for its student-athletes and sports program coaches to perform at the highest level of intercollegiate competition with integrity and exemplary citizenship within the framework of the NCAA.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
· Preference may be given to candidates with an advanced degree.
· A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a senior athletic administration position, preferably at an NCAA Division I institution.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Strong organizational and leadership skills with demonstrated competence in program development, administration, decision-making and fiscal management skills, and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of athletics including, but not limited to, fundraising, marketing, and facilities management.
· Superior verbal and written communication skills.
· Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team relationship with diverse populations of student, faculty, staff, alumni, public and the media.
· Demonstrated commitment to all facets of student-athlete welfare including academic success.
· Commitment to providing an athletic program that supports equitable opportunities for all students and staff, including women and minorities.
· Demonstrated personal and professional integrity.

APPLICATION DETAILS

· Candidates must submit a letter of interest and a detailed resume describing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least five professional references. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the Executive Search consultant engaged to conduct this search.
· The review of candidate materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position is anticipated to be filled by July 1, 2005.
· Application materials are to be mailed to the Center for Human Resources, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-1625 or by email to employ@mail.sdsu.edu. 4/15/05

SDSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST PERSONS ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, DISABILITY OR VETERANS STATUS.