Director of Athletics

 The University of Alaska – Anchorage (UAA) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of Athletics (“AD” or the “Director”). Located in Anchorage — Alaska’s largest city and gateway to world-class outdoor adventure — UAA offers a distinctive opportunity to lead a nationally recognized National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and II athletics program in one of the most unique settings in higher education.

The AD will join the Chancellor’s leadership team at a pivotal moment for the university and Seawolf Athletics. With strong community support, outstanding facilities, and a student-athlete culture grounded in academic success and athletic excellence, the next AD will have the opportunity to elevate the national profile of Seawolf Athletics while strengthening its impact across Alaska and beyond.

This role offers a rare combination of strategic leadership, community engagement, and program growth within a dynamic dual-mission university, positioning athletics as a driver of enrollment, community engagement, and workforce pathways for metropolitan Anchorage and communities across Southcentral Alaska.

UAA encourages applications from experienced leaders with a strong record of leadership success in intercollegiate athletics. While NCAA Division I and/or II experience is preferred, candidates who bring experience from professional sport leadership underpinned by a sophisticated understanding of intercollegiate athletics are welcome to apply.

Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which can be found at https://wittkieffer.com/positions/a1wut000006c1mfmak.

WittKieffer is assisting UAA in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 20, 2026. Application materials should be submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal at https://apptrkr.com/7024075.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher at UAADirectorofAthletics@wittkieffer.com.

The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, child-birth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information or other legally protected status.

The University of Alaska (alaska.edu/alaska) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.