Senior Associate Athletic Director/ Associate Athletic Director

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Athletics is recruiting for a Senior Associate Athletic Director or Associate Athletic Director. The position is a key member of the athletics department’s senior leadership team. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader and collaborator with exceptional communication skills and a strong work ethic, committed to enhancing the visibility, reputation, and success of the athletics program.

The position may oversee one to three sports and a combination of operational duties determined by candidate experience and department needs. These duties may include three to four areas such as facilities, capital projects, events, sport administration, student-athlete wellness, fundraising, marketing, ticketing, communications, Senior Women’s Administrator responsibilities, and other duties. The schedule is variable, and occasional travel is required.

Requirements

• For the Senior Associate Athletic Director role: bachelor’s degree and six years of related professional or managerial experience, or a master’s degree and four years of related professional or managerial experience.
• For the Associate Athletic Director role: bachelor’s degree and five years of related professional or managerial experience, or a master’s degree and three years of related professional or managerial experience.
• Athletics administration leadership experience in at least two operational areas of athletics.
• Exceptional communication skills and a strong work ethic.
• Dynamic leadership and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the athletics department’s senior leadership team.
• Help enhance the visibility, reputation, and success of the athletics program.
• May oversee one to three sports.
• Oversee a combination of operational duties, with three to four areas selected according to candidate experience and department needs. Potential areas include facilities, capital projects, events, sport administration, student-athlete wellness, fundraising, marketing, ticketing, communications, and Senior Women’s Administrator responsibilities.

Benefits

• University retirement plan with a 19.25% University contribution matched to the employee’s contribution; eligible permanent employees are 100% vested on their first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Annual and sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Fitness center memberships, including spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at participating local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services.
• Grants-in-aid and reduced-rate tuition benefits for faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

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