Under general direction from the Athletics Director, the Senior Associate Athletics Director oversees Academics, Facilities and Events, Capital Projects, and Broadcast units.

Assume direct responsibility and guidance for Title IX compliance and serve on the campus -wide Title IX Committee. Serve on Big West and Big Sky Conference Senior Administrator committees. Supervises 2-5 sports. As a member of Executive Staff, provide leadership and management expertise to ICA unit directors and head coaches.

Critical senior manager with significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility that impacts the department’s compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as it relates to coaches, staff, student -athletes, and prospective student-athletes.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or combination of training and or/equivalent experience.
• Experience, analyzing, interpreting, and reviewing NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations, including Title IX.
• Experience in leadership and management of people.
• Minimum of five years management and leadership experience in a large complex intercollegiate athletics program or a related field with comparable responsibilities and oversight
• Demonstrated experience with management of budget allocation and expenditures to set and meet goals and objectives.
• Interpersonal, customer service, oral and written communication skills to work effectively and establish cooperative working relationships with persons from diverse backgrounds and at various organizational levels within and outside the University.
• Ability to prioritize high volume workloads and deadline.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience working collaboratively with the University of California or comparable public research university and campus administrators to achieve organizational objectives.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter with their application.

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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