LEADERSHIP PROFILE. Director of Athletics. Greg Santore Katy Young. Prepared by:

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1 LEADERSHIP PROFILE Director of Athletics Prepared by: Greg Santore Katy Young January 2018

2 Bucknell University Director of Athletics i Table of Contents The Opportunity Summary of Position 1 About The Patriot League 2 Bucknell University An Overview 3 Diversity Statement 4 Bucknell Facts 5 Bucknell Athletics 6 Athletic Standards Specific to the Patriot League 7 Bucknell Athletics Facilities 7 The Role of the Director of Athletics 9 The Community 12 Procedure for Candidacy 13

3 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 1 The Opportunity Bucknell University is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and energetic leader to become its next Director of Athletics. Located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, Bucknell is a NCAA Division I school with outstanding academic and athletics tradition. As a member of the Patriot League, Bison Athletics sponsors 27 varsity sports, 17 club sports and a host of intramural and recreational opportunities for the very active student population. Summary of Position Reporting to the President, John Bravman, the key roles and responsibilities of the new Director include oversight of the department consistent with the University's mission of educating students for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity and imagination. The new Director will help develop a vision and a strategic plan for athletics that align with the University's master plan and enhance the educational experience by providing athletic opportunities to students with varying interest and skills. The new Director will also promote studentathletes' personal development, high academic achievement and full participation in all aspects of college life. The Director will be expected to develop strong relationships with the Bucknell community, including helping identify, cultivate, solicit and steward philanthropic support for department priorities from alumni, parents and friends of the University. The ideal candidate will be a visible leader on campus and in the community representing Bucknell University to the general public in a manner that demonstrates personal and professional integrity. The Director will continue to support and oversee the continued success of Bison Athletics. The new leader must be committed to Division I athletics at the highest level of excellence, to advancing Bucknell s mission, values and goals, including a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to providing visionary, creative and decisive leadership. As a member of the President s Operations and Management Group, the Director will be expected to be an engaged and valuable member of the University s leadership team. In this role, the Director will not only advise on issues related to athletics and recreation, but also inform broad strategic university vision, opportunities and challenges. The Director serves as the department s primary representative in interactions with other leaders on campus including faculty, administrators and students. The Director will articulate the athletics department s vision and strategy, listen closely to the perspectives of others in identifying opportunities to expand the impact of Bucknell Athletics across the region and country. Within the Department, the Director will guide and mentor coaches as well as other athletics staff members with an unwavering commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience and success of the entire athletics program. In addition, the Director of Athletics will be expected to embrace and advance the department s mission and to maintain the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct. The Director will provide information, gather historical knowledge and give perspective on future opportunities in executing and refining the department s strategic plan and budgetary goals, all in consultation and partnership with the University s senior administration.

4 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 2 About the Patriot League The Patriot League s member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. The conference enjoys a long tradition of success in meeting high standards of athletic performance and in helping every student realize his or her full capabilities. League members have also distinguished themselves on the field of play. The Patriot League sponsors championship competition in 24 sports (11 for men, 13 for women). Championship teams from 16 sports are guaranteed advancement into NCAA post-season competition: baseball, men and women's basketball, field hockey, football, men and women's golf, men and women's lacrosse, rowing, men and women's soccer, softball, men and women's tennis and volleyball. Patriot League schools have won numerous NCAA Tournament games in the sports of men's basketball, football, women's volleyball, men and women's lacrosse, softball, men's soccer and field hockey during the past decade. The Patriot League is a unique collection of highly selective colleges and universities linked by a number of common values. Their institutions do not exceed 6,000 students in size and focus on providing the highest quality education to their undergraduate students. The league admits and graduates scholar-athletes who succeed in the classroom as well as on the field. The Patriot League's full-member institutions, individually and collectively, consistently rank among the top Division I programs in the NCAA Graduation Rates Report. Patriot League teams compete at the highest levels of NCAA competition and numerous Patriot League scholar-athletes are recognized annually as All-Americans and Academic All-Americans. The Patriot League began as a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS, formerly Division I- AA football) conference in 1986 and became an all-sport conference in Full League members include American, Army, Boston University, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Loyola Maryland and Navy. Associate members include Fordham and Georgetown in the sport of football. These member institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. Alumni from Patriot League colleges and universities significantly contribute to their communities and society in general and have played a leadership role in shaping our country.

5 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 3 Bucknell University An Overview Bucknell University is a selective, highly ranked national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. The University s academic programs span the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering and management. The University has substantial financial resources, a talented faculty of teacher-scholars, and a widely held commitment among the University s many constituents to be the best it can be. Bucknell offers its students the resources and programs of the caliber often found at private research universities but in a more intimate residential learning environment that offers the personal attention typical of a smaller liberal arts college. This unique combination has the University community poised to elevate Bucknell to an even more distinctive position within the higher education landscape, and to ensure that it continues to offer the most relevant, effective education grounded in the liberal arts philosophy and centered on the intersections of its broad offerings. Founded in 1846 as an institution devoted to a literary curriculum that prepared Baptist missionaries for leadership and service, the University quickly evolved to become a nonsectarian institution grounded in the classics and it expanded in the early 20th century to include engineering. After World War II, it grew greatly in enrollment, faculty, staff, campus size and curriculum. Today, more than 3,600 undergraduates and about 100 graduate students are enrolled at Bucknell. Undergraduates choose from more than 50 majors and 65 minors in the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering and the College of Management. Approximately 65 percent of students major in the arts and sciences, 20 percent of students study engineering and 15 percent major in management, though all of the programs including engineering and management offer broad-based learning in the liberal arts curriculum. With almost 400 full-time faculty, of which the great majority is tenure-line, Bucknell maintains a student-faculty ratio currently below 10:1. Faculty members, not graduate students, teach the courses, creating a personalized environment where professors get to know their students and mentor them through research, creative projects, performances, conference presentations, field trips and more. Bucknell s beautiful 450-acre campus includes first-rate facilities such as Academic West, the University s newest academic building, which opened in 2013 and added 70,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, faculty offices and hearth spaces to the campus. The University is currently developing plans to

6 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 4 construct several new facilities, including a Humanities Center (to open this spring); Academic East; which will house engineering and education; and a new building for the College of Management. The majority of students live on campus. In summer 2015, the University opened its South Campus Apartment Complex, creating 344 new on-campus beds thereby reducing off campus housing to a total of about 200 seniors. Through extensive residential life and learning programs, students develop leadership skills, cultural competencies and career and life skills that prepare them to become globally minded citizens of the 21st century. Student life is vibrant, with more than 150 student-run organizations; 27 NCAA Division I athletic teams; a robust arts culture; and a commitment among many of the students to community and global service work. In 2014, the University achieved its decennial reaccreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, receiving high praise from the visiting team for the quality of its self-study, which focused on the integration of academic and residential life, a core component of the University s mission. Bucknell University offers individuals a challenging and rewarding educational experience. With access to the resources of a large university, yet in an intimate, highly personalized residential-learning environment, students graduate from Bucknell equipped for a lifetime of personal and professional success, as demonstrated by outcomes in the following areas, among others: Career Paths; Postgraduate Placement; Preparedness for Success, Student Learning, Retention and Graduation and Academic Engagement. Bucknell also provides numerous diversity resources across the campus community as summarized below and through which we will be able to help advance our diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Additional information about Bucknell is available at bucknell.edu. Diversity Statement Bucknell University s diversity efforts broaden and deepen our personal and intellectual horizons, preparing all of us students, staff and faculty to make thoughtful, responsible contributions as individuals, community members and professionals in a diverse, globally integrated world. An essential component of Bucknell s commitment to academic excellence is our commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse campus community. Bucknell s understanding of diversity is broad based, emphasizing the identity and experiences of groups that have been historically under-represented in higher education, and encompassing age, class, culture, (dis)ability, ethnicity, gender

7 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 5 identity, gender expression, immigration status, national origin, race, religion and spirituality, sex and sexual identity, among others. We affirm that diverse experiences and perspectives in the classroom and across campus enhance everyone s educational experience. Together, we are building and nurturing a community that embraces, respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms. Inside the classroom and beyond we strive to foster an environment in which our students engage with, understand, and appreciate perspectives, people, and cultures that may be very different than their own. These experiences position students to broaden their perspectives, enrich their knowledge of self and others, examine their values, and develop skills in critical thinking and collaboration-all of which prepare students to make valuable contributions in a diverse, globally integrated world. These experiences position students to broaden their perspectives, enrich their knowledge of self and others, examine their values, and develop skills in critical thinking and collaboration-all of which prepare students to make valuable contributions in a diverse, globally integrated world. Bucknell Facts Established in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg; renamed Bucknell University in 1886 in honor of William Bucknell, a major benefactor. The University is highly selective, private, nonsectarian, coeducational (since 1883), residential and undergraduate, with a small graduate program. High Marks #3 among liberal arts colleges for alumni median lifetime earnings, and #62 overall among 1343 schools (PayScale 2016 College ROI report) #5 in Newsweek's College Rankings: Most Beautiful Schools (2012) #8 among undergraduate engineering programs (U.S. News & World Report) #10 on Business Insider's list of 24 Best Liberal-Arts Colleges in America #32 among national liberal arts colleges (U.S. News & World Report) #34 among more than 1,400 schools for alumni median salary 10 years following initial enrollment (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2015) #49 - America's Top Colleges (Forbes, 2015) Great Outcomes Within nine months after graduation, 97% of the Class of 2016 reported being employed, in graduate school, both employed and in graduate school or volunteering.

8 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 6 Averaged over the last six years (first-year student return as sophomores), the university retention rate is 94%. 86% of our students graduate within four years a rate well above the national average. No perpetual college students here. Division I Athletics Graduation rate for athletes 92% in the latest four-year average is annually among the highest in the nation. 27 varsity sports (13 men's, 14 women's) Winner of the Patriot League Presidents' Cup, the league's all-sports trophy, 18 of the last 25 years. Bucknell Athletics Bucknell Athletics Mission Statement: The Department of Athletics and Recreation strives to set the standard of excellence for intercollegiate and intramural programs in higher education, thereby advancing and drawing attention to the mission, core values and educational goals of Bucknell University. The Department believes that student-athletes academic programs must be their first priority. It is therefore committed to maintaining Bucknell s high national ranking for student-athletes graduation rates and for producing Academic All-Americans, and to continued leadership of the Patriot League in Academic Honor Roll nominations, based on grade-point averages. The coaches and staff s paramount responsibility is maintaining academic priorities and supporting student-athletes education, even while providing the rigorous and serious NCAA Division I athletic opportunities Bucknell student-athletes seek. Further, the Department promotes the personal growth of student-athletes and the general student body by encouraging personal health, development, and balance among intellectual, social, civic, and physical pursuits; by celebrating challenge and competition; and by preparing participants for service and leadership in the world. Coaches and staff direct a rich array of athletic programs and recreational opportunities aimed at increasing student engagement, as well as strengthening character, healthy living, teamwork, sportsmanship, and spirit. In creating shared experiences for students, faculty, and staff, as well as alumni, family, and friends, the Department s programs add substantially to Bucknell s sense of community and foster life-long relationships with Bucknell. The Department embraces the University s decision to compete at the highest extramural level, in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Division I membership is valuable not only because this level of competition maximally challenges student-athletes, but also because it signals clearly Bucknell s high standards and seriousness of purpose in all extracurricular endeavors and it helps position Bucknell apart from other National Liberal Arts Colleges. Likewise, the competitive success the Department seeks, measured in part by consistent contention for the Patriot League Presidents Cup, reflects positively upon Bucknell s student-athletes and the University alike, and it brings distinction and national recognition to Bucknell.

9 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 7 A student-centered operation, the Department is committed to providing equitable opportunities to women and men, as well as members of minority and majority groups of all kinds. The Department subscribes to, and complies with, all principles and regulations of the Patriot League, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, and the NCAA. The department is proud that so many of today s exemplary Bison scholar-athletes will be tomorrow s outstanding leaders. Athletics Standards Specific to the Patriot League Patriot League institutions only admit athletes who we believe will succeed academically and graduate from our institutions. An academic index is calculated for all student-athletes to ensure that all academic credentials are reflective of their institution s general student body. All admissions decisions in the Patriot League are made by admissions professionals, not by athletic department personnel. Patriot League institutions strive to maintain the same academic standards and values for all students, including athletes and for all programs, including athletics. Academics play a primary role in the lives of Patriot League athletes, who receive no special academic privileges or consideration. There is an expectation that Patriot League athletes will proceed to an academic degree in four years. Athletic redshirting (i.e., holding a student out of competition for the purpose of saving a year of NCAA eligibility for a fifth year of enrollment) is specifically forbidden in the Patriot League. The primary focus of Patriot League athletic programs is on the personal development and academic success of individual scholar-athletes. Athletes graduate from their institutions well-equipped to become leaders in their personal and professional endeavors. In the Patriot League governance structure, each member institution is accountable to the others for admission decisions and academic policies involving athletes and participates in annual reviews. Control of athletic budgets and priorities is held by the president of each Patriot League institution. Bucknell Athletics Facilities Whether it is the varsity student-athlete, the intramurals participant or the fitness buff looking for a nice workout, members of the Bucknell community benefit from a wide array of first-class athletics facilities. The completion of the Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center in 2003 highlighted a facilities boon at Bucknell. Sojka Pavilion, Kinney Natatorium and the Krebs Family Fitness Center are the centerpieces of the sparkling new indoor facility, nicely complementing the renovated Davis Gym and Gerhard Fieldhouse, all of which lie under the same roof. In 2016, the new Graham Building opened, featuring a fully dedicated, state-of-the art practice and training facility for the Bison wrestling team.

10 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 8 Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium is the largest of the outdoor facilities, with 13,100 seats surrounding the FieldTurf playing surface and 8-lane track. Holmes Stadium, completed in 2007, is an impressive covered grandstand featuring all chair-back seating, along with the accompanying support facilities (locker rooms, athletic training room, press box, concession/merchandise stand, etc.) that service both Emmitt Field (natural grass for soccer) and Graham Field (AstroTurf for field hockey and women s lacrosse). The next phase of the West Fields improvement project includes significant upgrades for baseball and softball. Both diamonds recently received new playing surfaces. FieldTurf at Depew Field (baseball) was laid in time for the start of the 2010 season, while new sod was recently installed in the outfield of Becker Field (softball). Both facilities also now have new dugouts, fencing and scoreboards, as well a brick entry plaza, and coming in 2018 are new grandstands and press boxes for both venues. Also located on the western end of campus are numerous grass fields for intramurals and recreation, as well as Bucknell s own highly regarded 18-hole golf course, the Bucknell Golf Club. The BGC property, the new Bachman Golf Center provides a year-round training center for the Bison golf teams. The Bison rowing team has its own Boathouse located about 10 miles south of campus, along the scenic Susquehanna River. That is the only athletics facility that is not located within a short walk from the center of campus, but the rowing team now has its own brand new erg room next to Davis Gym. The quality and location of these venues makes Bucknell one of the most sports-friendly campuses in the nation.

11 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 9 The Role of the Director of Athletics The new Director of Athletics will have many priorities. Building relationships across the University and with external constituents will be a key factor of the success of this individual. Concurrent with the effort to meet, greet and learn from various groups, the new Director of Athletics should be prepared to give attention to the following: Quickly assess the needs of the Department of Athletics organizational structure and make recommendations to maximize support, resources and communication for the coaching staff, administrative staff and student-athletes. Establish a strong leadership presence across the campus that supports the mission of the University, enhances the strong academic history of athletics and continues to be innovative with regards to the student/athlete experience. Work closely with President Bravman and the Operating and Management Group to establish priorities for department of athletics and establish a strategic plan that ties in to the campus master plan. Work closely with President Bravman, the VP for Finance and Administration, the VP for Development & Alumni Relations and others on addressing short and long-term resource needs for the Department. Responsibilities/Areas of Expertise Lead the athletics department to maintain and enhance one of the premier departments in the Patriot League and compete at the highest level of competition at the NCAA Division I level. Oversee 27 varsity sports, 17 club sports and a variety of intramural and recreational opportunities. Maximize the strengths and potential of the Bucknell Department of Athletics staff by leading and mentoring coaches as well as other athletics staff members with a steadfast commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience and success of the entire athletics program. Coordinate with the Provost, faculty and other academic leaders to insure an academics first approach to the student-athlete experience. Create a team-building culture in which staff serves in leadership roles in the department, the university and national organizations. Insure that the Bison Athletics program fully complies with all applicable NCAA, Patriot League and institutional policies and legislation. Support oversight by the Faculty Athletics Representative on matters related to academics, compliance and student well-being. Collaborate with the Division of Development & Alumni Relations and others to provide effective, visionary leadership in creating a compelling case for philanthropic support to increase giving to the Bison Club as well as strategic support for endowments and facilities.

12 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 10 Serve as a key relationship builder with alumni, parents, Bison Club members; articulate Bucknell s Department of Athletics plans and vision to potential donors. Serve as a spokesperson for the department and the University, collaborating and developing partnerships throughout the institution, the greater Lewisburg area and the state. Generate marketing and public relations initiatives for Bison Athletics that promotes positive coverage in the local and national marketplace. Have a good working knowledge of and commitment to compliance of Title IX to assure success as a leader in gender equity. Recruit, develop, supervise and retain a superior athletics staff that is committed to excellence, diversity and inclusion, the welfare of the student-athlete and professionalism. Maintain an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion in collaboration with the campus community. Collaborate across campus with departments outside of athletics on new initiatives as well as existing programs. Required Characteristics and Skills Knowledge of the principles of intercollegiate athletics administration, budgeting and personnel management, NCAA and Patriot League rules and regulations, Title IX compliance, gender equity and diversity. Ability to promote the core values of the University and the role of athletics in its mission, including a rich understanding of student success. Ability to inspire and motivate students, faculty, staff, colleagues, alumni and friends of the university in support of the mission, vision and strategic plan. Fundraising skills to lead the development and pursuit of athletics fundraising goals; ability to work in close coordination with University development to develop strategic priorities; enthusiasm about meeting with donors and prospective donors as part of ongoing fundraising and outreach activities. Effective management and administration of a complex organization dedicated to organizational goals and high performance. Ability to work collaboratively, accurately, efficiently and passionately to ensure compliance, sustain and improve facilities, manage events, support athletic training, maintain athletic documents and records, develop and disseminate sports information and marketing and support intramural athletics. Demonstrated ability to support the on-going work and professional development of the administrative and coaching staffs; proven disposition to promote their accomplishments, cultivate a sense of teamwork and establish positive morale and relationships; experience in directing,

13 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 11 motivating, inspiring others while measuring the performance and progress of people, teams and organizations. Talent to support student-athletes in an intellectually and academically rigorous environment where the scope and intensity of athletic competition is high. A managerial style that is personable, inclusive, demonstrates emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills; personal qualities that ensure the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Experience in facilities oversight and planning, budget management and strategic planning. A solid understanding of jobs performed by coaches and appreciation of the importance of mentoring, teaching and support that coaches provide students. Experience as a builder of programs, as an innovator, as a talent assessor and risk-taker. A demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for the position. Political acumen in dealing with donors and colleagues. The readiness to embrace and promote the legacy and history of Bison athletics. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex issues in cogent and transparent ways to a variety of audiences. Highly desirable qualifications include at least five years of senior level experience in athletics administration. An advanced degree is required.

14 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 12 The Community: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania Recently nominated to the National Register of Historic Places, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is nestled between the beautiful Susquehanna River and Bucknell University, and invites visitors and neighbors alike to stroll its tree-lined, lamp-lit downtown and enjoy the undisturbed natural beauty of the river. Visitors and residents browse distinctive shops offering an array of merchandise. They can experience art brought to life in our galleries, museums, and performing arts venues, dine in one of many friendly restaurants, or view film the way it was intended at one of America s few remaining single screen Art Deco theatres. Located just three hours from New York City and Baltimore, three and a half hours from Washington and four and a half hours from Niagara Falls and Pittsburgh, Lewisburg Borough is a community of 5,620 in Union County, Pennsylvania. The county of 41,624 residents, like many other rural counties, offers a wide variety of living, employment and recreational experiences. Lewisburg Borough population dipped slightly from 1990 but county planning predicts slight and steady increases in population. Evangelical Community Hospital, Bucknell University, and the Federal Prison System are major employers for Lewisburg and all of Union County. Evangelical Community Hospital, Bucknell University, and the Federal Prison System are major employers for Lewisburg and all of Union County. In addition, Geisinger Medical Center, located a short drive away in Danville, PA., is central Pennsylvania s most complete healthcare system. With many nationally recognized, award-winning specialty areas and modern facilities, it offers virtually every type of care a family will ever need. Lewisburg, in the east end of the county, has positioned itself as central Pennsylvania s cultural center. Larger downtown districts exist, but Lewisburg bordered by the Susquehanna River, Bucknell University and Route 15 offers a unique blend of easy accessibility, Bucknell s varied cultural and intellectual influences, and natural scenic beauty. The median home value in the county is $97,000. East Buffalo Township has the highest home values in the county at $143,900. Lewisburg Borough homes are eight to ten thousand dollars higher than other boroughs and townships in the county. Not surprisingly, with its proximity to Bucknell University, the percentage of the population with a bachelor s and/or a post-graduate degree is substantially higher than the rest of the county. More than 25 percent of the East Buffalo and Lewisburg Borough populations have college degrees, well over double the median percentage of the county population. Additional information may be found:

15 Bucknell University Director of Athletics 13 Procedure for Candidacy Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications is in process and will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received by February 19, Candidates should provide curriculum vitae, a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requirements described in the Leadership Profile, and the names and contact information of five references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates. Materials should be sent electronically via to Bucknell University s consultants Greg Santore and Katy Young at: Bucknell-AD@WittKieffer.com The consultants can be reached by telephone at Bucknell University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The material presented in this position specification should be relied on for informational purposes only. This material has been copied, compiled, or quoted in part from Bucknell University documents and personal interviews and is believed to be reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and factual situations govern.

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