Associate Athletic Director Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of associate athletic director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for information and/or, prepare reports for documentation submitted to the NCAA and conferences to include, but not limited to: waivers, NCAA violations, appeals, Revenue Distribution report, Sport Sponsorship and Demographic report, Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act report, and APR/graduation rate reports.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Understanding and philosophy around winning AND positive student-athlete experiences
• Extensive experience with NCAA rules and regulations, preferably at a NCAA Division I institution or conference office
• Experience with student-athlete development programming
• Experience with developing/implementing student-athlete well-being initiatives/programs including, but not limited to, nutritional programming and training table oversight
• Knowledge of NCAA, NSIC, and WSU rules and applying them to student-athletes
• Knowledge of retention factors and best practices in working with at-risk students
• Computer Skills (email, word processing, Excel, Power Point, video editing, Access, Publisher, web page development)
• Established organization skills

Please consider me for the associate athletic director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight and leadership to all aspects of sports administration within the department; including but not limited to game contracts, budgets, scheduling, team rules, ACC / NCAA discussions and professional development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of NCAA Division II and RMAC rules and regulations
• Effective administrative and communication skills
• Volunteer management experience with high-level volunteers
• Knowledge of annual giving fundraising, donor information systems, and databases
• Willingness to make cold calls and conduct personal visits with prospects in affinity campaigns
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with recruiting and compliance software
• Intercollegiate athletic administrative experience in financial aid, recruiting, and/or eligibility disciplines, including freshman eligibility preferred

Please consider me for the associate athletic director opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for statistical coverage and historical records of Wittenberg athletic events as required by the NCAA and NCAC.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of university academic majors and programs
• Innovative critical thinking skills
• Fundraising database experience preferred
• Knowledge of Paciolan and Ellucian software preferred
• Experience working in an intercollegiate athletics setting
• Knowledge of Paciolan ticketing system
• Experience in athletic fundraising with a keen understanding of the collegiate and athletics culture is preferred
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing donor/student-athlete relationships and related functions

I would like to submit my application for the associate athletic director opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to the department relative to education, monitoring, enforcement and maintenance of an NCAA complaint department.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent leadership abilities, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Team player comfortable working with multiple functional areas
• Proficient in working with Compliance Assistant Software, LSDBi, RSRO, and all other NCAA reporting systems
• Prior work experience in an accounting or business/finance setting with similar job duties
• Knowledge of and experience utilizing technology
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior
• Demonstrated commitment to institutional and departmental mission, vision, & core values

I am excited to be applying for the position of associate athletic director. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the NCAA, Patriot League, or affiliated conference with information as requested and support post-season tournaments and other events.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with finances and budgets preferred
• Be a strong team player and develop team dynamics within the athletic staff
• Understand basic principles of financial aid
• Knowledge of budgets and finance
• Experience cultivating donors and raising funds in the realm of intercollegiate athletics at an institution of higher education
• Knowledge of NCAA life skills programming
• Knowledge of participation as a collegiate student-athlete
• Knowledge of development and fundraising concepts