Howard Vandersea Athletics Fellow – Athletics
Administration
Posting Number: S01396JP
Department: Athletics
Job Summary:
Established in 2024, the Howard Vandersea Athletics Fellowship
recognizes former Bowdoin College Head Football Coach Howard
Vandersea and his outstanding contributions to Bowdoin College,
valued mentorship of hundreds of student-athletes, and steadfast
commitment to developing future generations of coaches and
leaders.
The Fellowship is a structured two-year rotational position
intended to showcase the various career pathways available in
college athletics. As part of the Athletic Department’s
administrative team, the Fellow will have a unique, hands-on
opportunity within a highly regarded Division III college athletics
program to:
- Lead administrative projects with the Senior Woman
Administrator, Assistant Athletic Director for Operations, and the
Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Event
Management - Assist with analysis of existing data management sources as
well as implementing new ones - Support current programming by partnering with students to
identify and implement new initiatives within the department, with
a particular focus on mental health and nutrition - Play a significant role in the oversight of two student groups
within the athletic department, the Student Athlete Advisory
Committee (BSAAC), and the Athletes of Color Coalition (AoCC) - Work with the Sexuality, Women, and Gender Center (SWAG) and
campus partners to enhance annual NCAA sexual violence prevention
training and hazing education programming for all athletes
In addition, Fellows accepted into the online sports management
masters degree program at the University of Florida for the fall of
2025 will be provided full tuition reimbursement. Other masters
degree programs of interest may be considered for tuition
reimbursement. Applicants should be in the process of submitting
their graduate school application while applying for this
position.
Pay, Benefits, and Perks
- The hiring range for this position is expected to be $46,000 –
$48,000, based on experience and skill. - A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision,
Dental) - Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation
contribution, no match or vesting required - Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days
of personal/sick time - Paid Holidays and Special Days Off:
https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html - Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
- Household access to many of the College’s facilities including
the gym and pool - Free fitness and wellness classes!
- And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; if currently enrolled in a
bachelor’s degree program, a minimum undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent in the
undergraduate curriculum is required. - Plan to pursue a Master’s degree (in the United States) in
Sports Management, leading to a career in the sports industry - Possess integrity, curiosity and a growth mindset in all
aspects of the Fellowship - Intermediate proficiency in MS Office required
- Basic proficiency in Google Suite required
- Intermediate proficiency in social media
preferred - Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and
contribute positively to the team’s operations and working
environment - Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills,
including the ability to balance an online Master’s program
requirements and perform at a high level in this position - Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication
skills. - Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic environment,
adapting to changes and managing multiple priorities
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
- Former collegiate student-athlete experience highly
preferred - 1 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred
Standard Work Days and Hours:
- The Fellowship is a two-year position starting on July 15, 2025
and running through June 30, 2027. - This is an exempt, full-time position, working 30 hours/52
weeks per year (0.75 FTE) and will flex to accommodate the Fellow’s
Master’s degree online classes. - Evenings and weekends will be required based on home events
schedule and the Fellow’s classes.
About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to
talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial,
ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs;
and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support
of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and
contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a
community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly
welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the
liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a
preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its
faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of
community; and connections to the people, history, and natural
beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.
Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the
College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles
from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift:
Employment Category: Full Time Year Round
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay Type: Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements:
Faculty/Administrative
Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this
job?:
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?:
No
Posting Date: 03/28/2025
Applications Accepted Until:
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and
state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment,
admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular
programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color,
ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital
status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or
against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities
on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected
statuses.
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