Associate Athletic Director

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Position Information

Position Title

Associate Athletic Director

Position Category

Staff (Exempt)

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Associate Athletic Director

Position Category

Staff (Exempt)

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Location

Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director supports oversight of department operations, coordinating various administrative functions to include hiring, evaluating, and supervision of personnel;

SCIAC

and

NCAA

compliance; budget management; sport oversight; diversity, sustaining equity and inclusion initiatives; academic success; evaluating systems and procedures; representing the department on committees and at various events; and supporting a team philosophy in the department.

Representative Duties

Management

Implement programming to improve departmental culture, with emphasis on initiatives that support inclusion and belonging. E

Evaluate Department systems and procedures. E

Manage hiring processes. E

Assist in the coordination and implementation of department operations. E

Provide operational fundraising support. E

Manage Cal Lutheran Scholar-Athlete awards program. E

Active involvement in senior-level management decisions within athletics.

Student Success

Monitor athlete academic progress. E

Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Performance and Wellness to create and sustain initiatives that support student-athlete success. E

Development and implementation of sustained inclusion, and belonging objectives. E

Develop and implement Athletics inclusion and belonging strategic plan.

Recommend resources necessary to support inclusion and belonging programming goals. E

Compliance and Governance

Provide oversight and enforcement of athlete eligibility, compliance, rules education, and legislation. E

Conduct compliance and eligibility oversight for the department. E

Develop educational compliance communications for athletics staff and campus constituents. E

E=Essential duties

Knowledge Of

NCAA

and

SCIAC

philosophy, rules, and regulations

General knowledge of all areas related to intercollegiate (and recreational) athletics

Microsoft Office Suite – including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

FERPA

laws and regulations

Staff management experience

Intercultural dexterity

Talent management

Fundraising practices

Ability To

Understand, accurately interpret, and apply conference and institutional rules and regulations

Make decisions skillfully including creative resourcefulness, common sense, sensitivity, a global perspective, and timeliness

Interact well with colleagues advising on activities, acting independently when appropriate and beneficial, and problem solving

Submit information requested from a wide variety of constituencies accurately and on time

Employ appropriate supervisory skills with professional and support staff, student workers and other institutional staff

Stay current with the profession

Lead to successfully interact with other institutional departments

Organize and express written and verbal thoughts clearly and effectively

Be flexible and understanding of alternative approaches as it relates to adapting to change

Ability to manage confidential information in accordance with applicable education laws

Ability to build relations and establish collaborative partnerships

Ability to act independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgment

Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed

Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree and four years sport management experience. Previous experience with

NCAA

rules compliance, preferably on a

DIII

level. General intercollegiate athletic experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree

Collegiate level experience

Licenses and other requirements

Valid California driver’s license

CPR

, First Aid and

AED

Certified

Physical Abilities

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files

Environment

Indoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to evening, weekend and variable working hours

Hiring Range

$97,000-$101,500

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | Staff004142022 | | Number of Vacancies | | | Desired Start Date | 05/23/2025 | | Position End Date | | | Open Date | 03/24/2025 | | Close Date | 04/25/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Application Procedure/Special Instructions | | | Statement |
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. 
 
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. |

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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