The American Midwest Conference (AMC) – Commissioner

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Commissioner of the AMC will serve as the league’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and report directly to the AMC’s President’s Council. The Commissioner is responsible for leading the conference, its member institutions, key constituents and partners as a group to achieve the AMC’s vision of becoming the preeminent Division I FCS athletics conference. Of particular importance to the AMC’s President’s Council is a leader with demonstrated experience in advancing competitive and academic excellence and student-athlete health and wellness. The next AMC Commissioner will be adept at delivering value for member institutions and innovative in marketing, brand management and multimedia rights negotiations while also remaining engaged in the ongoing debate about NCAA legislative and public policy issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and manages a strategic vision for the AMC in alignment with the Conference’s mission and vision.
• Serves as a spokesperson for AMC.
• Leads AMC multimedia rights negotiations and overall brand management.
• Develops and oversees budgets for the AMC. Assures financial integrity and compliance of assigned areas.
• Develops long- and short-term financial forecasts and collaborates with the AMC’s President’s Council to ensure proper oversight of revenues and expenses.
• Markets and promotes AMC’s member institutions nationally and the conference as a whole to new audiences.
• Demonstrates excellence in public and media relations throughout the local, regional, and national stage.
• Guides the day-to-day operations of the AMC.
• Leads the development of a strategic plan to ensure the AMC remains competitive in the next era of Division I intercollegiate athletics.
• Enhances organizational development, personnel management and evaluation.
• Values the safety, health and mental well-being of students, faculty, and staff as a top priority and serves as an advocate for the aforementioned issues.
• Maintains compliance with Title IX and demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity.
• Promotes effective communication among all conference and NCAA constituents and advocates for the AMC’s member institutions.
• Creates enhanced opportunities for student-athletes to use their voice in governance matters.
• Remains engaged with the national conversation about revenue sharing models, Name, Image and Likeness, multimedia rights, the transfer portal, and athlete eligibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a post graduate degree(s) is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive senior-level management experience in intercollegiate athletics, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Experience with NIL-related policies and laws.
• Evidence of successfully interacting with governing boards.
• Successful record of managing and leading people to achieve a common goal.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire and retain key personnel.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Demonstrated success in managing a sizable budget.
• Evidence of successfully generating revenues for a complex organization.
• Demonstrated strong supervisory, planning, and fiscal competencies.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, program development and assessment.
• Demonstrated respect for diversity of identities and experiences, with an orientation toward equity, inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of life.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with the AMC and its member institutions.
• Experience as a student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator.
• Experience around conference membership expansion or transition.
• Familiarity and experience with recent conference realignment events.
• Demonstrated experience navigating key issues such as NIL, the transfer portal, and brand management.