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Odgers Berndtson | Position Brief Claremont McKenna Director of Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education Content

Opportunity Overview 3

Evidence of Competitive Success | SCIAC & NCAA 5

Background 6

CMS Athletics 9

Role of the Director 10

Application Process 13

About Odgers Berndtson 14

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2 Opportunity Overview Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Athletics, located in Claremont, CA, seeks a visionary leader for the position of Director of Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education (hereafter, “The Director”). He/she must be a highly strategic, collaborative and resourceful leader, dedicated to success in the competitive environment of a NCAA Division III program that is deeply committed to academic and athletic excellence and to developing student- athletes who will become productive leaders in society. Roberts Pavilion | CMS The new Director will join an intercollegiate athletics program with the mission to provide uncompromising educational opportunity for student-athletes while vigorously pursuing Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and national championships in a manner consistent with the goals of Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps . These three schools combine to make up CMS Athletics with Claremont McKenna College (CMC) serving as the lead institution for the program. and combine for a separate, rival athletics program. Together, the five contiguous campuses and two adjacent graduate institutions comprise The , a of highly selective, independent liberal arts colleges and specialized graduate universities that make up one of the most rigorous academic climates in the country. Each of the undergraduate colleges has its own student body, faculty, president, trustees, administration, campus, curricular emphasis, individual style, and purpose. Yet, because of their adjoining campuses, the colleges form a mutually beneficial partnership to offer joint academic programs and cross-registration in courses to cultivate special curricular strengths upon which the others may draw, to encourage contact and cooperation among faculty and staff from different campuses, and to contribute jointly to many student services and co-curricular programs. This system is ideal for students who are looking for the educational and social benefits of a larger institution, while retaining the many advantages of a small, private college. The Director will report to the President of Claremont McKenna College for all institutional matters (SCIAC, NCAA) and for salary and performance management, with delegation to the Vice President for Student Affairs for oversight of day-to-day internal operations. The Director will also maintain closely coordinated relationships with the CMC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, other CMC Executive Cabinet members, and appropriate leadership at Scripps and Harvey Mudd Colleges. (continued)

3 Opportunity Overview The Director will oversee the intercollegiate, club and recreational, and physical education programs of CMS Athletics to provide high quality opportunities for students from the three CMS institutions participating in the intercollegiate and recreational athletics programs, and students from all five of The Claremont Colleges who take part in joint club sports and physical education offerings. He/she will be responsible for ensuring the quality of CMS’s competitive, recreational, and wellness Matt M. Axelrood Pool | CMS programming. The Director must provide a clear vision of the role of athletics and recreation in a highly selective liberal arts environment, and is responsible for guiding the long-term, strategic development of a comprehensive program that embraces the NCAA Division III philosophy and supports the educational missions of Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of department personnel, budgeting, public relations, alumni relations, facilities management, and other administrative activities. Additionally, the Director must ensure that department operations are compliant with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and guidelines, and should demonstrate the ability to respond nimbly to changes in regulatory standards. The Director should demonstrate an ongoing commitment to gender equity and the quality of experience across all programs. He/she must be an enthusiastic supporter of each of the program’s 21 sports, and should be eager to engage with students as they pursue their educational goals. There is no task too large or too small for the Director as it relates to the overall success of our student-athletes. The successful applicant will have the capacity to serve as the department’s primary representative in interactions with other leaders on the three participating campuses, articulating the department’s vision, strategy, and contributions to the colleges’ educational endeavors. The Director must work closely with faculty and staff to identify opportunities to partner in ways that improve the overall student experience. Beyond the campuses, the Director will engage with alumni, members of the boards of trustees, and other friends of the program to provide information, gather historical knowledge and perspective on future opportunities, and act as an ambassador of the athletics department within the community. He/she will also work closely with the Athletics Advancement team to ensure significant fundraising success for the department.

4 Evidence of Competitive Success SCIAC & NCAA The program seeks to establish itself as the premier Division III program in the country, not only in competitive excellence, but also in its commitment to cultivate lifelong habits of wellness among all its students. CMS Athletics competes in the competitive Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SCIAC). The SCIAC All-Sports Competition began in 1972–73. This competition awards points to programs based on the finish of each sport in the SCIAC standings. In the 45 years of the competition the CMS men’s program has won the award 40 times. With the addition of the women’s sports in 1976–77, the competition was expanded to include a women’s award as well as an overall award. The CMS women’s program has won 23 All-Sports Trophies including 21 of the last 26. Claremont-Mudd-Scripps has won the combined All-Sports Trophy 30 times with victories in 29 of the last 33 years. 2017–18 was another successful year for CMS as 12 sports won SCIAC titles. In addition to a strong showing in the SCIAC, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps has also performed well in postseason competition. CMS has won seven national championships overall including five in the past three years. In 2017, the women’s volleyball team won its first national title. The national championship for the Athenas was the first NCAA women’s team title in CMS history. Then in 2018, women’s golf and women’s tennis both won their first national championships. In 2016 the men’s golf team won its first national title for the Stags (the men’s teams). In 2015 the men’s tennis team won its second national championship after a tie for the title in 1981. The men’s swimming and tennis teams have combined to win 14 second-place trophies at the NCAA Championships. Individually, CMS athletes have won 57 NCAA titles in eight sports including men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s track & field. In 1995–96 the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics began the Learfield Directors’ Cup Competition for Division III institutions, ranking over 400 eligible programs. Claremont-Mudd- Scripps boasted a program-best third place finish in the 2017-18 season.

5 Background The Consortium The Claremont- Mudd-Scripps (CMS) Director of Athletics works within the context of the The Claremont Colleges consortium. The consortium includes five undergraduate liberal arts colleges (Pomona, 1887; Scripps, 1926; Claremont McKenna, 1946; Harvey Mudd, 1955; and Pitzer, 1963) and two graduate institutions (Claremont Graduate University, 1925; , 1997) enrolling approximately 7,600 students in total. The Claremont Colleges Services, Inc., provides shared institutional support services to all of these institutions, including health and counseling services, campus safety, and a central library. Athletes that participate in the CMS program are from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd and Scripps Colleges. The Director works closely with representatives from all three schools for the 21 varsity sports, ensuring that the recruitment of student-athletes is working effectively, that resources are fairly allocated for the teams, and that the experience for student-athletes is outstanding regardless of college affiliation. In addition, physical education, intramurals and club sport programs provide opportunities for students from all five of the undergraduate institutions to participate in fitness and wellness programs. CMS head coaches participate in the instruction of physical education courses which are required as part of the curriculum at Claremont McKenna and Harvey Mudd Colleges, and are strongly encouraged at . Students from any of the undergraduate colleges can register for physical education classes offered through the department. The Claremont Colleges’ structure is a valuable asset for the CMS Athletics program, but requires thoughtful engagement to fully understand the nuanced challenges and opportunities the collaborative relationship presents. The Director will focus his/her attention from the start on understanding the nature of the consortium, the special and distinctive qualities of each of the participating schools, and ways to leverage the power of CMS Athletics and the consortium to amplify student learning and competitive success. Quick Facts ■■ Known as: Claremont-Mudd-Scripps or CMS Athletics ■■ Presidents: Hiram Chodosh (CMC); (HMC); Lara Tiedens (Scripps) ■■ Enrollment: 3050 (combined) ■■ Year Founded: 1946 (CMC); 1955 (HMC); 1926 (Scripps) ■■ Location: Claremont, California ■■ Colors: Cardinal/Gold ■■ Nickname: Stags (men); Athenas (women) ■■ Conference: Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) ■■ Interim Director of Athletics: Mike Sutton ‘76

6 Claremont and The Colleges About the City of Claremont Often referred to as the City of Trees and Ph.D.s, the beautiful City of Claremont is located approximately 35 miles east of at the base of the . The Claremont Colleges are centrally located in the city which is home to nearly 36,000 people. Known for its excellent schools, rich history, and strong community engagement, Claremont is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding places to live in southern California. About Claremont McKenna College Claremont McKenna College, one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, prepares students to make a difference. The College educates students for thoughtful and productive lives and roles of responsible leadership through its strong, real-world mission. Admission to the College is need- blind and emphasizes the demonstration of leadership accomplishments. The College attracts a student body that is broadly diverse and accomplished beyond the classroom. Renowned for expertise in and government, Kravis Center | CMC Claremont McKenna features accomplished scholars who are committed teachers in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. The school is distinguished by eleven world-class research institutes. Exceptionally high numbers of undergraduate students conduct research with professors and get to know them as colleagues. Claremont McKenna College Mission “Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective, independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate . Its mission, within the mutually supportive framework of The Claremont Colleges, is to educate its students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions, and to support faculty and student scholarship that contribute to intellectual vitality and the understanding of public policy issues. The College pursues this mission by providing a liberal arts education that emphasizes economics and political science, a professoriate that is dedicated to effective undergraduate teaching, a close student- teacher relationship that fosters critical inquiry, an active residential and intellectual environment that promotes responsible citizenship, and a program of research institutes and scholarly support that makes possible a faculty of teacher-scholars.”

7 Claremont and The Colleges About A coeducational, 735-student college, Harvey Mudd College joined the consortium in 1955 and offers undergraduate programs in , science and mathematics, while also emphasizing the humanities and social sciences. The school produces highly competent scientists, mathematicians and engineers who understand the impact of their work on society. Mudd offers nine engineering, science and mathematics-based majors, all grounded in a solid core curriculum that includes a healthy dose of humanities and social science courses. The college believes students shouldn’t have to sacrifice an interest in music or art (or anything else) to be good scientists. Mudd offers a hands-on experience through its high-level research projects and through our world-renowned Clinic Program, and a belief that an understanding of history and politics will make for more effective engineers, chemists, lawyers, doctors and human beings. Harvey Mudd College Mission “Harvey Mudd College seeks to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities and the social sciences so that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact of their work on society.” About Scripps College When Scripps College was founded in 1926 in Claremont, California, it was one of few institutions dedicated to educating women for lives of commitment and engagement. Since then, Scripps has continued to champion qualities of both mind and spirit in accordance with the vision of its founder, newspaper entrepreneur and philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps. Scripps today offers a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, a robust intellectual community, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a rich residential experience designed to shape the next generation of leaders. As an internationally recognized leader in women’s liberal arts education, Scripps has an increasingly competitive admissions process that reflects the growing demand for a Scripps education. The College has garnered numerous prestigious national grants for student and faculty research, curriculum development, and educational initiatives, and has established a reputation for thoughtful leadership among higher education peers. Scripps students win many national fellowships and research grants and offer the skills employers value and society needs: strong critical thinking, written and oral communication abilities, a global orientation and intercultural competence, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Scripps Mission “The mission of Scripps College is “to educate women to develop their intellects and talents through active participation in a community of scholars, so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity.”

8 CMS Athletics Purpose, Beliefs and Values A Statement of Purpose: The CMS Department of Athletics and Physical Education endeavors to enhance the liberal arts missions of Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges. By providing excellent educational, recreational, and competitive opportunities, CMS strives to build community, promotes lifelong health, fosters personal leadership and team growth, and upholds standards of responsibility, perseverance, character, integrity, and inclusion. Core Beliefs: Superb intercollegiate, intramural, club, physical education, and recreational athletics programs uniquely support the liberal arts missions of Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Scripps College. Pursuit of competitive achievement with passion and integrity by CMS intercollegiate athletics fosters teamwork, trust, self-discipline, perseverance, and community spirit. By competing ethically, winning with grace, losing with dignity, and modeling hard work, fair play, resilience, and character, CMS athletes learn important lessons that will help them grow as responsible leaders. Recreational programs and club and intramural sports enhance self-confidence and community as students, faculty, and staff engage in physical activity that emphasizes broad participation, sportsmanship, and sustained fitness. Lifelong habits of health are cultivated through physical education courses that progressively develop students’ understanding of mental and physical wellness as being deeply correlated to personal productivity and the capacity to positively impact society. Guiding Values: Character, Community, Courage, Determination, Excellence, Fairness, Fitness, Grace, Growth, Integrity, Leadership, Passion, Perseverance, Resilience, Responsibility, Spirit, Teamwork, Trust, and Wellness. Commitment to the Conference: As a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges joins the California Lutheran University, California Institute of Technology, , the , , Pomona-Pitzer Colleges, the and in subscribing to the SCIAC Ethics and Conduct Statement as to the conduct of its athletic programs. The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Colleges assume responsibility to ensure that: Conduct before, during and after competition of all those who represent the participating institutions exhibits the highest standards of behavior. Competition is conducted in a manner that encourages enthusiastic support within the confines of good sportsmanship, and fosters a positive attitude among spectators in support of their teams. Coaches and student-athletes abide by the letter and spirit of the playing rules and are responsible for conducting themselves in an honest and sportsmanlike fashion at all times. Coaches are encouraged to foster sportsmanlike behavior on the part of their student-athletes both in and out of season.

9 The Role | Director of Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education Responsibilities/Areas of Expertise ■■ Support, mentor, and recruit an inclusive coaching and administrative staff who are successful in their positions and integrated across the colleges. Provide professional development opportunities for department members. Support and model work-life balance expectations and responsibilities. Promote a full commitment to increased diversity and inclusion and gender equity. ■■ The Director will ensure that Roberts Pavilion and the other athletics facilities continue to serve the CMS communities effectively, maximizing their use and ensuring careful planning for activities, community engagement, and appropriate use across all community members. ■■ The Director will support and enhance the department’s implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that all members of the department are engaged with the success of its programs, and that the Athletics staff is working together effectively, supported by transparent governance structures and clear expectations for departmental accountability. ■■ Serve as the departmental liaison to the offices of admissions for Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd and Scripps; monitor the recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of student-athletes across the sports sponsored by CMS Athletics; provide leadership and guidance to coaches to recruit student-athletes who can sustain high academic achievement. ■■ Collaborate with other departments and campus personnel to broker and sustain strong relationships among the athletic department staff and internal constituents; integrate athletic activities into the overall life of the College and promote the appreciation of athletic activities by the Claremont College’s community. ■■ Participate in planning, communication, and collaboration with the President, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the College’s senior leadership team to ensure the goals of the CMS Athletics align with the College’s mission and objectives. ■■ Work closely with deans, faculty, and academic departments within the College to ensure student-athlete success both in the classroom and on the field. ■■ Organize and manage the athletic department effectively, providing for full compliance with all applicable NCAA, SCIAC, and institutional regulations; ensure compliance with Federal statutes including, but not limited to Title IX; ensure compliance with State statutes, including but not limited to those regarding hazing; provide regular and ongoing compliance education and training opportunities to athletics personnel and student-athletes. ■■ Possess a good working knowledge of and a strong commitment to Title IX compliance to ensure continued success as a national leader in gender equity. ■■ Provide strong leadership in the budgeting process as well as effective budget oversight. ■■ Manage and oversee all athletics and related facilities to insure proper maintenance, safety, and state-of-the-art resources for student-athletes across all programs.

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10 The Role | Director of Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education Responsibilities/Areas of Expertise ■■ Work closely with the college’s Athletics Advancement team within the Office of Development and External Relations to provide effective, visionary leadership in creating and implementing a fundraising plan that is designed to increase giving for flexible support, endowment, and capital projects. ■■ Serve as a key relationship builder with alumni, parents, and friends of CMS Athletics. Articulate the department’s plans and visions to potential donors. ■■ Serve as a spokesperson for the department, collaborating and developing partnerships across the institution and in the greater Claremont community. ■■ Lead the effort to enhance fitness and wellness across the colleges and in the larger community. ■■ Provide leadership and best practices for a sports medicine program that promotes the health and well-being of the student-athletes. Required Characteristics and Skills ■■ The highest levels of integrity, both personally and professionally. ■■ Excellence in setting challenging, aggressive, and winning goals to attain superior, measurable results while maintaining a superior, academically-oriented student-athlete experience. ■■ Charismatic leadership that inspires and motivates people to come together to achieve shared goals and advance the common good of CMS athletics. ■■ Excellent judgment in decision making and character assessment. ■■ Substantial experience as a strong and accomplished leader in athletics and the student-athlete experience at an academic institution. ■■ Considerable management experience, including the ability to develop and implement a strategic plan, build programs, effectively lead groups, make and communicate difficult decisions, etc. ■■ Significant budgetary experience including developing budgets that are linked to strategic plans, benchmarking and evaluating progress toward strategic goals, etc. ■■ Extensive experience in facilities oversight and planning. ■■ Established success in the recruitment and retention of outstanding coaches. Commitment to supporting and mentoring coaches and administrative staff. A solid understanding of jobs performed by coaches and appreciation of the importance of the mentoring, teaching, and support that coaches provide student-athletes. ■■ Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to diversity and inclusion, gender equity, and equal opportunity. ■■ Experience with fundraising as it pertains to athletics. ■■ Confirmed track record of successful interaction with diverse groups of people. Recognized as patient and politically savvy, and with a good sense of humor.

11 The Role | Director of Athletics, Recreation and Physical Education Qualifications The Director must make decisions that affect the lives of student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and support staff, as well as the entire college community and its stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated successful senior level management experience that is affirmed by those associated with the candidate’s previous organization(s).

■■ It is critical that the director have a working knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and the ability to recognize and engage the national issues related to collegiate sports, especially those that most affect CMS Athletics and the SCIAC. ■■ A master’s degree or equivalent experience is required. Ph.D. in a related field is highly desirable. ■■ A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience leading a successful, multifaceted department, preferably in intercollegiate athletics and/or higher education.

12 Application Process ■■ Applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and three or more professional references (will not be contacted until we gain permission) ■■ Review of applications will commence at the end of January ■■ Materials can be submitted electronically to: [email protected]

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13 About Odgers Berndtson

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