Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Director of the Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveKennesaw State University is a leading institution known for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative teaching. They are seeking a Director for the Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing, responsible for promoting the center's vision, enhancing research funding, and collaborating with athletic departments.
Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting
Responsibilities
Promote the vision and mission of the University, College, and the Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing (SPW)
Develop the mission, vision and strategic direction for the SPW
Develop a collaborative relationship with our key partners: KSU Department of Athletics and Wellstar Health System
Enhance the research environment and grow the portfolio of external funding
Direct the activities of SPW, including strategic planning, personnel management, budget management, community relations, and fund development
Supervise undergraduate and graduate research affiliated with the SPW
Coordinate education and outreach experiences across or in collaboration with academic programs across the university
Create, support, and advise an Advisory Board for the SPW
Represent the SPW to external constituents
Develop, review, and revise SPW policies and procedures as indicated
Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills for communication, consultation, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
A terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, in Exercise Science/Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine or related degree is required
An academic background to be a tenured Associate Professor or tenured Full Professor in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. The academic home department will be determined upon hire
Administrative leadership experience in Sports Performance or Athlete Wellbeing
Evidence of successful engagement with external partners to facilitate the mission of the SPW
Evidence of successful, dynamic, innovative leadership in the areas of sport performance and athlete wellbeing
Effective problem solver
Evidence of collaboration across disciplines and with athletes at all competitive levels
Preferred
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), or Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer, or Registered Dietician
A history of established partnerships in the collegiate, professional, and elite athletics community
Experience with fundraising and grantsmanship with a focus on elite sports performance
Experience in the development and implementation of large-scope projects working with competitive athletes
Experience in leadership in athlete performance development
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
Recent News
Research & Development World
2025-05-03
Business Standard India
2025-04-11
Company data provided by crunchbase