Deputy Athletic Director

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

2d•$215,004 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Deputy Athletic Director to join their team. The Deputy Athletic Director reports to the Athletic Director and will provide oversight, leadership and supervision to all staff and units in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics administration, preferably at the Division I level, with direct sport oversight experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations, with a strong commitment to compliance and ethical conduct.
Experience managing budgets and financial operations, including familiarity with revenue sharing models and tracking of third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements.
Proven ability to work effectively with coaches, student-athletes, and multidisciplinary support staff in a high-performance environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex issues.
Experience supporting recruiting operations within NCAA guidelines.
Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete welfare, academic success, and holistic development.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.
Participation in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (e.g., master’s, law degree, or MBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between the men’s basketball program and the athletic department, providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, and comprehensive program support.
Supervise all administrative aspects of the program, including budget management, revenue share allocations, scheduling, and compliance with NCAA and conference regulations.
Oversee and track third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements in coordination with institutional policies.
Coordinate with internal support units such as academic services, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, communications, and student-athlete development.
Work closely with the head coach to align program goals with departmental priorities, support recruiting strategy within regulatory frameworks, and assist in contract management and personnel decisions.
Monitor financial distributions tied to student-athlete compensation models, ensuring transparency and adherence to evolving legislation.
Foster a culture of competitive excellence, student-athlete well-being, and ethical conduct.
Serve as a visible representative of the program in donor engagement, external relations, and conference or national governance when appropriate.
Provide senior leadership and oversight for designated units of the Athletics Department.
Direct, supervise and evaluate head coaches and other unit heads in assigned areas of oversight.
Responsible for recruiting, hiring, evaluations, salary recommendations, dismissal of personnel and disciplinary action if necessary.
Provide staff development.
Orient new coaches and staff to department policy and procedures.
Work with coaches and staff to solve problems and resolve issues.
May supervise or indirectly evaluate clerical support staff.
Serve as the project manager for various department-wide initiatives, particularly related to the department’s continued work to implement a framework and strategies as the college athletics model continues to evolve.
Serve and lead department committees as assigned by the Director of Athletics.