Associate Athletics Director

About the role

The Athletics department at California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) seeks an exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Athletics Director (Administrator II). The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletics with overall organization and management of the Division I Athletic Program
• Oversee, direct, and manage marketing and revenue production (from outside sources) for the University's NCAA Division I athletics program
• Work with coaches and staff to further the athletic and academic performance of student-athletes and set and accomplish goals and objectives within the framework of the broader Athletics and University goals and objectives
• Create, update, review, approve, and/or sign department contracts, including events, endorsements, financial aid, personnel, etc.
• Manage marketing and external revenue development, and accountability for producing positive end results while working within the framework of the University mission
• Supervise several sport programs and the coaches and staff of those sports to ensure that their goals are set and accomplished in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Athletics program as a whole
• Be a member of the Athletics senior management team which oversees and has accountability for expenditure of university allocated funds, budget and personnel administration, development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and programs, and overall operation of the Athletics program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with more than ten years of progressive experience in operations within NCAA athletics, preferably in intercollegiate athletics and/or professional sports
• A minimum of three years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage teams and drive organizational success
• Thorough understanding of NCAA compliance requirements, rules, and regulations, with the ability to ensure adherence to institutional and conference policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Advanced administrative experience with an NCAA Division I Athletics program

Benefits

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retail plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays