Deputy Athletics Director

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Deputy Athletics Director

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months Per Year : 12

Employment Status : Full-Time

Work Model:  On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Position Description

This position reports to the Director of Athletics and provides strategic leadership to the department.

The Deputy Athletic Director will be responsible for leading many external relations functions for the Department of Athletics with specific emphasis upon generation of revenue and development of public support and exposure for Seattle University and its sports programs. The Deputy Athletics Director will will provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to the external functions and revenue generation for the department, including marketing and fan experience, event promotion, corporate partnerships, merchandise, licensing, capital projects and finance and business administration aligning with goals of the university’s and athletics department strategic plans. Additionally, the deputy athletics director will provide strategic direction and support to promote the welfare of student athletes as well as their competitive success.

Deputy Athletics Director

FLSA Status : Exempt

Months Per Year : 12

Employment Status : Full-Time

Work Model:  On-site

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Position Description

This position reports to the Director of Athletics and provides strategic leadership to the department.

The Deputy Athletic Director will be responsible for leading many external relations functions for the Department of Athletics with specific emphasis upon generation of revenue and development of public support and exposure for Seattle University and its sports programs. The Deputy Athletics Director will will provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight to the external functions and revenue generation for the department, including marketing and fan experience, event promotion, corporate partnerships, merchandise, licensing, capital projects and finance and business administration aligning with goals of the university’s and athletics department strategic plans. Additionally, the deputy athletics director will provide strategic direction and support to promote the welfare of student athletes as well as their competitive success.

This position supervises Associate AD for Facilities and Operations, Associate AD for Strategic Communications, Assistant AD for Marketing & Fan Experience, Assistant AD for Business and Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee areas of strategic communications.

• Oversee game day experience for all SU constituents including fans, students, donors, and partners.

• Oversee the relationship with SU’s ticketing, merchandise and licensing partners.

• Develop plans and initiatives that maximize revenues, including oversight of all customer service efforts, marketing, advertising, and promotions.

• Develop and execute plans to support high level fan engagement and brand advancement.

• Advance the mission and build support for Seattle Athletics on campus and externally.

• Provide leadership and oversight of NIL program.

• Oversee areas of facilities & event operations

• Provide oversight of capital projects and facility planning, working collaboratively with on campus and off campus partners to ensure quality experience for all student athletes and fans.

• Ensure policies, procedures and protocol are well articulated and promote the welfare of student athletes and staff and support competitive success of the athletics programs.

• Provide oversight of external rentals and camps.

• Provide oversight of finance and business operations, assisting with the development of the annual department budget, forecasting, and strategic initiatives as directed.

• Manage relationships with equipment and apparel partner.

• Serve as sport administrator for appointed teams.

• Serve as a supervisor and budget manager as specified.

Comply with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Athletics.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience required; Master’s degree and seven years of relevant experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
• Experience managing budget and staff.
• Experience working with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and constituents and a demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion in all facets of the organization.
• Ability to represent the department professionally, in public speaking, and in oral and written communications.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of and respect for Conference and NCAA rules.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified. 

Compensation at a Glance:

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance:

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/