Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Services

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Classification Title
Working Title	Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Services
Hire Types	Staff
Division	MSU Moorhead
Department	Athletics
Unit	Athletics
Location	Moorhead, MN
FLSA	Exempt
Full/Part Time	Full Time
FTE
Employment Condition	Probationary
Work Shift
Work Schedule/Hours/Days	Weekends, evenings, and holiday work hours will be required to align with practices and travel schedules. Overnight travel may be required.
Posting Details	This position is covered by the MSUAASF Master Agreement found at: https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/msuaasf-contract.pdf
Salary Minimum	Beginning 7/1/24: $61,512
Salary Maximum	$78,202+ DOE
Salary Type	Annual
Bargaining Unit/Plan	211, MSUAASF
Job Description	________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Provide medical care for university student-athletes including but not limited to prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral for injuries, illnesses, and mental health conditions. Primary coverage of assigned teams including practices and games with travel as needed Coordinate with strength and conditioning staff and coaching staff on appropriate injury prevention techniques Immediate care and evaluation of athletic injuries Post-injury treatment and rehabilitation including post-surgical care Referral to appropriate providers and continued communication with those providers to ensure the best possible care Triaging and assessing illnesses and mental health issues with referral to appropriate providers when necessary, including continued communication with those providers Communicate injury status and athlete availability with coaching staff Provide administrative leadership for athletic training department. Coordinate athletic training activities for 16 NCAA Division II teams and spirit squad. (Approximately 350 Student-Athletes) Develop and update policies and procedures for athletic training department consistent with University, NCAA, State, and Federal rules and regulations Provide supervision, work direction, and make hiring suggestions for five full-time athletic trainers Provide supervision, work direction, and recruit/hire work-study and regular payroll students Serves as the main liaison from the athletic training department with the MSUM Counseling Center to advocate for student-athletes Develop relationships with local health care providers and serve as the main contact with MSUM’s team physicians and providers/administration at Sanford Health to advocate for best possible medical treatment Monitor athletic training budget and make decisions on purchasing, replacing, and re-conditioning equipment and medical supplies Manage, order, and monitor inventory Make all sport assignments for the staff athletic trainers and ensure that all athletic events and major sporting events are covered Coordinate NCAA drug testing on MSUM campus Maintain secure health records for all student-athletes, including NCAA medical eligibility clearances and injuries. Manage daily injury and treatment notes, both hard copy and electronic Manage electronic medical record program Manage NCAA medical eligibility waivers Certify annual medical clearance for all student-athletes Serve as Athletics Healthcare Administrator Maintain awareness of all NCAA health and safety-related legislation, inter-association recommendations and resources Share health and safety legislation, inter-association recommendations and resources with stakeholders within athletics department and on campus Monitor athletics department health and safety policies and practices to ensure compliance with NCAA legislation and establish consistency with inter-association best practice guidance
Required Qualifications	________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Required Education: Earned master’s degree in athletic training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field. Current Professional Licensure/Certification: Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification with the ability to become a Licensed Athletic Trainer by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice Certified in First Aid/CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer Experience: 5 years of progressive athletic training and supervisory experience A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism Strong interpersonal and communication skills Knowledge of: Human anatomy and physiology Injury prevention strategies Pathology of injuries and infectious disease Orthopedic clinical examination and diagnosis Acute care of injury and illness Emergency care for life-threating and non-life threating injuries Nutritional aspects of injury and illness Healthcare administration Psychosocial intervention and referral Rehabilitation and conditioning of injuries Therapeutic modalities Sports equipment and removal Pharmacology
Preferred Qualifications	___________________________________________________________________________ Athletic Training experience in the college or university setting Experience with health care and insurance systems
Other Requirements	Applications must include: resume and cover letter. NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of all academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. Minnesota State University Moorhead is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person’s identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Unfortunately, Minnesota State does not participate in the E-Verify program.
About	University Culture In the simplest and most idealistic terms, our purpose at Minnesota State University Moorhead is to transform the world by transforming lives. In more specific terms, we are a university united around certain beliefs. Our Core Values (How do we behave?) Grit We are “scrappy” and resourceful. We have big goals and the tenacity to achieve them. We have the courage to do what’s right. Humility We’re all on the same team and everyone’s role is important. We seek the best ideas and know they can come from anywhere and anyone in our campus community. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. Heart We go the extra mile for our students and each other. We are passionate about our purpose. We are fiercely loyal to MSUM. Aspirational Value (We commit to making this as pervasive as our core values) Diversity and inclusion of people and ideas “Permission to Play” Values (These are the expectations of membership in our academic community) Integrity and mutual respect in our behavior and interactions Strategic Anchors (How will we succeed?) We will succeed by: Focusing relentlessly on student achievement and students’ return on their investment; Embedding and supporting diversity in every facet of the university; and Ensuring that MSUM is indispensable to the social, cultural, and economic advancement of Moorhead and the surrounding region. Academics Our professional programs are grounded in the liberal arts, designed to provide a broad base of knowledge and cultural themes. 74 undergraduate majors (70 emphases/options) 11 pre-professional programs 12 graduate degrees (21 emphasis areas) 28 graduate and undergraduate certificates 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation MSUM enrolls over 5,000 students from 36 states and 61 countries. MSUM is a member of the Tri-College University, an educational consortium that includes Concordia College of Moorhead, North Dakota State University, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, and the North Dakota State College of Science. The Community Moorhead, Minn. and Fargo, N.D. are central to a thriving regional center with a population of 284,591 and growing for the Metropolitan Statistical Area (2020). Higher education is a major community enterprise, with more than 31,000 students contributing to an atmosphere rich in arts, culture, sports and social activities. The communities enjoy a major concert venue; university, independent and community theatres; symphony orchestra; jazz concerts; annual film festivals; civic opera; art galleries and museums; and numerous family attractions and events. Unemployment rate for Minnesota is 3.8% (2021) and North Dakota is 3.3% (2021), both of which are below the national average of 5.4% (2021). Fargo-Moorhead average travel time to work is 14.7 minutes. Moorhead public schools serve over 6,000 students in an area recognized for superior student academic achievement and far-reaching extracurricular activities. Moorhead schools are all new or totally remodeled. For the past 15 years, Fargo public schools have earned the What Parents Want Award from SchoolMatch. Minnesota ranked second place and North Dakota in fourth place in a list of states ranked on the proportion of young adults with at least a two-year college degree. Hector International Airport, the paramount airport for the FM area, is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United and provides non-stop jet service to/from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando-Sanford, Phoenix-Mesa, Nashville, and Tampa/St. Petersburg. The Fargo-Moorhead community is ranked among the best places in the country to live, work, attend school and conduct business. Recent community accolades: Moorhead named Best Small City in America (NerdWallet, June 2015) Fargo ranked #1 College Town to Find a Job (ZipRecruiter, March 2015) Fargo’s Downtown named seventh best in the nation (Liviability, March 2015) Fargo ranks First Among Best-Performing Small Cities (The Milken Institute, January 2015) North Dakota topped the list in physical health with Minnesota landing in the top 10 (Well-Being Index, 2014) Moorhead has a lower sales tax than 96% of other cities in the state. Groceries and clothing are exempt from Moorhead and Minnesota sales tax (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, November 2014) Nine Month Faculty Appointments Along with all other Universities that are part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, standard faculty appointments are for 168 duty days distributed over any nine consecutive months. The nine months need not align with the traditional academic year and may be changed every two years. Initial faculty appointments at MSU Moorhead are expected to be similar to or the same as the academic year unless otherwise indicated on the vacancy notice. Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to a policy of equal opportunity nondiscrimination in employment and education. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, and marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by the law is prohibited. Inquiries regarding compliance should be referred to the Affirmative Action Office, OW 208, 218.477.2721 (Voice). Request For Reasonable Accommodation It is the policy of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities when such accommodations are directly related to competing for a job on an equal basis. Applicants having special needs which require accommodation should contact the Human Resources Director, Owens 214, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota 56563, 218.477.2157 (Voice). For TTY communications, contact the Minnesota Relay Service at 1.800.627.3529. Availability of Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Crime Report Minnesota State University Moorhead Annual Security Report is directly available at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety/crimereports.aspx or through our website at: http://www.mnstate.edu/publicsafety. All prospective students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the information and policies contained in the report. The report contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Minnesota State University Moorhead; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a free copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 218.477.2449.
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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	MSUM202P
Number of Vacancies	1
Re-posting	No
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	04/18/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Accept Applications	Yes
Posting Contact	Pam Gohl, Search Committee Chair; pam.gohl@mnstate.edu; 218-477-2825
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