Vice President and Director of Athletics

Now Hiring: Vice President/Director of Athletics

Lead the Knights. Move Marian forward.

Marian is a national doctoral research university in its 175th year, with four straight years of record enrollment and one of the most successful programs in the NAIA. We’re looking for a mission-driven leader to take Knights Athletics to its next level, where student-athletes are students first and winning is built on character.

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10NAIA national championships

#4NAIA Directors’ Cup, three years running

740+student-athletes across 24 varsity sports

3national titles in 2025–26 alone

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Why this role, why now

A seat at the table. Serve as a senior university leader and shape strategy well beyond athletics.
Momentum to build on. Three national titles and 14 conference championships in 2025–26.
The sports capital of the world. Indianapolis, home of the NCAA, puts partners, donors and fans within reach.
Mission at the center. Form students who lead and serve, guided by our Catholic Franciscan values.

Who we’re looking for

Strategic

Ready to lead a complex, nationally competitive program.

Team builder

Recruits, develops and keeps outstanding coaches and staff.

Relationship builder

Grows support from donors, alumni, sponsors and partners.

Students first

Champions academic success, well-being and leadership.

Sound steward

Strong in budgets, facilities, compliance and planning.

Mission driven

Committed to Marian’s Catholic Franciscan identity.

Senior-level collegiate athletics experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Ready to move Marian forward?

Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, three professional references, and responses to the mission and identity questions through the HR Portal. Confidential review begins immediately.

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Questions? Email hr@marian.edu.

Marian University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.