Assistant Athletic Director for Administration

South Carolina State University • Orangeburg, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

South Carolina State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Administration to provide administrative and operational support to the Director of Athletics. This student-centered position requires some night and weekend hours. As a member of the Athletic Leadership Team, this role contributes to the overall direction, performance, and visibility of SC State’s NCAA Division I athletics program and is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In addition, the Assistant Athletic Director serves as a sport supervisor, supporting the development, performance, and holistic success of assigned varsity programs and coaching staff. The role requires balancing creative vision with operational execution, while contributing to departmental planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration across the institution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in athletics administration, athletic communications, or related fields
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, coaches, and/or student employees
• Experience contributing to departmental planning, operations, or strategic initiatives
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Experience serving in a sport/coach supervision or comparable leadership role
• Familiarity with NCAA and conference compliance and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Athletic Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, planning, and decision-making.
• Partner with the Director of Athletics and Athletics colleagues to align athletics initiatives with institutional priorities, including student success, campus engagement, and strategic enrollment growth.
• Represent Athletics in cross-functional initiatives and institutional committees.
• Serve as the primary supervisor for assigned varsity programs, providing leadership, oversight, and support to head coaches.
• Partner with coaches to establish, monitor, and assess program goals related to recruitment, competitive success, student-athlete academic achievement, alumni engagement and fundraising, and program development.
• Support a positive and accountable culture across teams, consistent with departmental expectations and institutional values.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support event operations, including facilities, campus police, and external vendors.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the NCAA and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
• Support departmental resource management and allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with university, conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level