Deputy Director of Athletics

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Department:

Athletics & Recreation

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

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American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Athletics & Recreation

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Full On Campus Presence

Union:

Job Description:

Summary:

The Deputy Director of Athletics directs and manages operations and activities of the department of athletics, under the general supervision of the Director of Athletics and Recreation. In the absence of the Director of Athletics, the Deputy Athletic Director is responsible for providing administrative oversight for all Athletics Department day-to-day operations and sports programs and serves as the primary departmental decision maker. The position also serves as the direct supervisor for compliance, business operations, student-athlete development, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning.

The position will take the lead role in forging/nurturing relationships within the campus community, work on special projects, keep abreast of all NCAA governance initiatives and also provides oversight of all sport administrators and Athletics programs.

Essential Functions:

• Leads several recurring meetings to include weekly executive and senior staff (in ADs absence), weekly game operations meetings, sport administrators, and monthly coaches meetings.

• Special projects as assigned by Director of Athletics & Recreation.

• Serve as a sport supervisor and ensure sport administration consistency. Advise and consult with coaching staffs and senior administrators of the athletic department, interpreting program needs and questions, policies and procedures. Enhance the programmatic efforts of the sports and programs supervised throughout the academic year through sound advice and management.

• Serve as the chief operating officer with overall responsibility for, and supervision of the Department in the absence of the Director of Athletics. Represent the department at various meetings and events that the Director of Athletics cannot attend. Represent the Department on NCAA, Patriot League and campus committees as well as ad hoc campus working groups as necessary.

• Supervision of business operations, compliance, student-athlete development, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning, as well as serve as the lead sport administrator for all team sport administrators

• Serve as the department HR representative acting as the bridge between the athletic department and the central Human Resources department. Manage day-to-day personnel operations, facilitate onboarding, and guide staff through company policies and serve as the first point of contact for staff seeking assistance with benefits, payroll, and other workplace policies.

• Serve as the facilitator to process department complaints and concerns as they arise.

• Assist with Board of Trustee Student Success Committee preparations and documents.

• Lead coach and senior administrator hiring searches.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• There are 8 positions directly supervised.

Competencies:

• Serving Customers.

• Developing Plans.

• Prioritizing and Organizing.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Acting Strategically.

• Building a Customer Focused Organization.

• Collaborative Leadership.

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.

• 35 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree or equivalent.

• 8 - 10 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience as an executive level administrator in an NCAA Athletics Department.

  

Travel Required:

• Potential travel on nights and weekends to athletic events as assigned.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA guidelines.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• American University is an E-Verify employer.

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Contact Us

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American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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