Sr. Associate Director of Athletics
Posted Date: Jan 16, 2026
QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
4+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
SPORTS/DEPARTMENT
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position directs the department's compliance functions and manages a variety of student athlete support services. This position will also participate in athletics fundraising and build external relationships that will advance the university's mission.
Responsibilities
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
This position directs the department's compliance functions and manages a variety of student athlete support services. This position will also participate in athletics fundraising and build external relationships that will advance the university's mission.
Responsibilities
Oversees department compliance with all relevant rules and regulations. (65%)
Manages the provision of services to student athletes. (20%)
Performs a variety of related duties. (15%).
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required.
A minimum of four years of related experience required.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics.
Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
Other Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Director of Athletics assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include the NCAA Division II Manual, the Peach Belt Conference Policy and Procedure Handbook, the GSW Compliance Manual, the GSW Student Athlete Handbook, and system and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. This position assists in developing department guidelines.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and instructional duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to direct the department's compliance-related functions as well as participate in revenue generating events/functions. Success in this position contributes to the program compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university employees, representatives of athletic associations, athletic directors at other universities, community members, business owners, vendors, students, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
The work is typically performed in an office, in sports facilities, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over staff within an assigned department, function, or area.
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Georgia Southwestern State University Compliance 2024–2025
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
Signe Coombs |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics |
Georgia Southwestern State University Compliance 2023–2024
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
|
Signe Coombs |
Senior Associate Director of Athletics |
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