Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students across its campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, West Harrison, Armonk, and London.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services is responsible for the development and execution of programs and services related to student-athlete well-being and leadership development. This position supervises selected sports and provides administrative guidance and support to coaches and programs. Some travel, evening, and weekend hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises administrative and competitive aspects of multiple varsity sports programs, including performance, athlete recruitment and experience, development and evaluation of coaches, oversight of budget and finance, assistance with practice and game scheduling, and competitive performance.
• Oversees T.E.A.M. Fordham, a life skills program to benefit the personal well-being of all student-athletes and prepare them for life after Fordham.
• Manages funds for assigned sports and units to ensure the area stays within the allocated annual budget.
• Serves as liaison to the Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs, and Title IX Office on behalf of the Department of Athletics.
• Assists in providing strategic direction for departmental initiatives focused on student-athlete welfare, gender equity, and diversity and inclusion.
• Collaborates in the development of policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of internally established goals and objectives.
• Assists the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in strategic planning for the University and department.
• Serves as a member of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Cabinet.
• Complies with all NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Management Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and contributes to higher-level direction.
• Oversees managers via direct and indirect reports, including hiring, developing leaders, managing performance, corrective action, and compensation decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in collegiate sports administration.
• High-level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Life insurance; short and long-term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition remission.
• Generous time off.

Pay

Starting salary range: $110,000 – $120,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Work arrangement: Onsite hybrid. Scheduled hours: 35 hours per week. Campus: Rose Hill.