Position Summary
Iona University, an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Director of Rowing. This is a full-time, 12-month position and reports to the Director of Athletics. The Director of Rowing will oversee and provide direction for Iona’s varsity men’s and women’s rowing teams. The Director of Rowing will be responsible for developing, promoting and supervising all facets of the University’s Rowing program. This position will oversee the academic excellence of all student-athletes that are involved with the program, manage fundraising efforts, and provide a foundation, vision and leadership for Rowing at Iona.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of collegiate rowing. Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the men’s and women’s rowing programs. Establish and communicate a vision for the program. Plan, prepare, and execute practice and competition plans, strategies, and alternatives, in conjunction with head rowing coaches, which are designed to bring success to the programs.
• Design a competition schedule that maximizes athlete development and performances. Relate in a positive and effective manner with officials, opponents, parents, media, and the public.
• A primary function of this position will be the recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes. The Director of Rowing will work with the Rowing head coaches in recruiting quality student athletes capable of pursuing the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the rules and regulations of the governing bodies and in such a manner that reflects the best interests of the program and the University.
• Implement strategies to enhance student-athlete retention with the Rowing program. Develop relationships with campus partners to promote participation in the Rowing program.
• Participate in the formulation of budget and ensure that the program operates within the approved budgetary parameters. Work in coordination with the Deputy AD, Associate AD/Development and University Advancement Department to develop relationships with Iona Rowing alumni, parents, and supporters to meet the program’s fundraising goals.
• Ensure that all relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to, player eligibility, recruiting, financial student aid, scheduling, and academic progress. Assist the Associate AD/Compliance in preparing all required documentation.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2021.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,354.00 - $132,457.00 per year

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