Assistant Athletic Director

Endicott College

3d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Athletics assists the Director of Athletics with the overall administration, leadership, and strategic direction of the Athletic Department. The role directly supervises assigned varsity sport programs, oversees facility scheduling and event operations, and manages team transportation, vendor contracts, and payment processing. It also coordinates postseason hosting and travel logistics, provides game-day supervision, manages officials’ assignments and payments, and leads student-athlete leadership and campus integration initiatives. The position provides strategic leadership for the department, works with the Athletic Director to review and update policies and handbooks, and represents Athletics on college-wide committees. It supervises assigned programs and coaches, including budgets, performance evaluations, mentoring, and program management. The role also oversees contest and facility scheduling, transportation and dining logistics, championship operations, officials administration, and event-related budgets and financial reconciliations. The Assistant Director is expected to participate in major College events and contribute to community engagement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Sport Management, Higher Education Administration, Athletic Administration, or a closely related field.
At least 4 years of progressive experience in athletic administration, coaching, or sports program management, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance.
Demonstrated expertise in budget management, facility scheduling, and event operations.
Proven ability to mentor coaching staff, collaborate with campus administration, and foster an inclusive, student-centered athletic environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising varsity sport programs or head coaches.
Experience with campus software, such as EMS facility scheduling, Workday or other financial management tools, game management systems, or Teamworks.
Active engagement in institutional diversity, equity, inclusion, or mental health initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the successful operation of the Athletics Department and the College.
Collaborate annually with the Athletic Director to establish, review, and update department policies, handbooks, and mission alignment.
Serve on college-wide governance and administrative committees and represent the department through institutional updates and presentations.
Directly supervise assigned varsity sports programs, including operating budgets, annual performance evaluations, regular mentoring, and program management.
Hold strategic meetings with coaches and meet weekly with the Athletic Director to maintain alignment with department goals.
Travel to NCAA and conference championship events when necessary to support and oversee selected athletic programs.
Support recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of coaches and athletic department personnel.
Oversee game contracting and final contest scheduling for Endicott Athletic programs and maintain the master athletic schedule.
Direct practice and competition scheduling across venues in coordination with varsity, club, intramural, and external partners.
Manage transportation and dining logistics for regular-season away contests, campus vacation periods, and postseason play.
Provide game-day oversight for selected athletic events, ensuring effective coordination and compliance with conference and NCAA regulations.
Coordinate postseason and championship tournament hosting, including NCAA bids, eligibility declarations, budget preparation, ticket sales, and game-day execution.
Oversee contracting, assignment, and payment processing for regular-season and postseason game officials.
Collaborate on event operational budgets, postseason travel expense reports, and financial reconciliations.
Attend and support major College events, including Commencement, Homecoming, and other all-hands-on-deck gatherings.
Model a strong commitment to community engagement as a member of the leadership team.
Perform other duties as required.