Senior Deputy Athletics Director

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Senior Deputy Athletics Director is a full-time professional position that assists with the oversight and overall management of the Athletic Department and assists with external relations efforts of the Athletics Department and LSU campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with ten years in NCAA Division 1 athletics administration or coaching
• Knowledge of NCAA rules
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Fifteen years experience in collegiate athletics.
• Experience as a Division I Athletics Director or senior-level experience within a Power 4 conference.
• Representation at conference-level meetings.
• Experience in federal and state governmental relations.
• Student-athlete/coaching experience.
• Experience overseeing a revenue sport.

Responsibilities

• Assist in external and legislative relations for the University.
• Works with campus leaders and supporters to review pending and proposed legislation.
• Research and develop assigned special issues and prepare recommendations and reports on policy, regulatory and legislative matters.
• Interacts with government officials, not-for-profit-organizations and other entities (at the national, state and local levels) on behalf of the University.
• Assists in developing strategies to support the LSU Flagship agenda.
• Plan to provide information about LSU and represent the University at various functions, meetings and events.
• Make presentations to groups, maintain public relations efforts on and off campus by responding to direct calls, correspondence and other communications/media about the goals and needs of the University.
• Coordinate with appropriate Departmental and campus contacts as required.
• Assist with the management of assigned units/sports within the Athletic Department.
• This includes management, financial review and control, personnel management, and facility management of assigned units/sports.
• Facilitate strategic allocation of revenue share and scholarship resources and support facilitation of third-party NIL opportunities.
• Maintain and develop a qualified staff of coaches and establish a working environment conducive to good coaching.
• Evaluate assigned coaches to ensure University and NCAA standards are met concerning: teaching and motivating student-athletes, recruiting student-athletes and fulfilling University responsibilities.
• Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities, as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees