Deputy Athletic Director - Chief Operating Officer

OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS

• Provides executive leadership for departmental operations, ensuring alignment of facilities, events, fiscal resources, personnel, and strategic initiatives with the University's mission and athletic department priorities.

• Member of the Athletic Directors Executive team with work in support of student-athletes, coaches and staff. This position provides strategic vision and leadership for the department.

• Partners with the Athletic Director to develop, plan, implement, and evaluate departmental strategic priorities and operational effectiveness.

• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day operations of athletic facilities, event management and related budgets.

• Support facility operations through deferred and routine maintenance planning in collaboration with appropriate personnel and within allocated budgets.

• Direct oversight for designated varsity sport programs and of up to 10 direct reports.  Including budgets, scheduling, hiring, evaluations, and student-athlete satisfaction oversight.

• Assist the Athletics Director in fundraising initiatives.

• Lead or assist with special projects or initiatives assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Serves as liaison and meets regularly with key internal and external stakeholders. Represents the department in a positive manner and effectively advocates for the interests of the University and department.

• Oversight of Club Sports.

• Other duties may be assigned as needed by our business.

ROLES

• Oversight of Athletics facilities, event management, capital planning and project initiatives, and special events

• Oversight and Manage Coordinator of Athletic Events and Facilities, Graduate Assistants and student workers.

• Manage the event operations budget and ensure compliance with institutional financial practices.

• Oversee event staffing policies, training programs, and best practices to ensure adequate support and high-quality operations across all athletic competitions and events.

• Oversee and ensure implementation of cash policies.

• Serves as the department lead for conduct-related incidents, ensuring timely response, documentation, and resolution in accordance with University and NCAA policies.