Athletic Director

About the role

The Athletic Director (AD) provides executive leadership to CSUF Titan Athletics coaches and staff who are committed to student-athlete success. Reporting directly to the President, the AD has overall responsibility for the administration and oversight of all CSUF National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures competitive excellence, academic achievement, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and the holistic well-being of student-athletes.
• Leads public relations, development, fundraising, and external relations for Athletics.
• Aligns Athletics with CSUF’s mission, values, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
• Maintains a working knowledge of compliance with relevant NCAA and conference rules, and reports any concerns or violations noted.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required, along with five years of successful management, supervision, and leadership experience in athletics.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and experience within a higher education institution of similar size and athletic program.
• Proven leadership in promoting and marketing athletic programs within a university setting, as well as demonstrated success in fundraising and implementing revenue-generating activities.
• Experience in fiscal planning and budget management, excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively engage with alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, donors, students, and the broader community.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and implementation, donor development and fundraising, and expertise in public relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations, along with experience working within a Division I athletics program at a comparable higher education institution.
• Proven track record of success in athletics fundraising, donor development, sponsorships, and revenue generation, as well as experience in fiscal planning, budget management, and financial oversight of a complex organization.
• Ability to lead strategic planning and organizational change initiatives, supported by strong experience in public relations, branding, and external communications.

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.