Deputy Director of Athletics Administration​/SWA

• Title: Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA
• Date Posted: 12/22/2025
• FLSA: Exempt
• Starting Date: As soon as possible
• Contact: Please submit an online application

Long Island University (LIU), an NCAA DIV I institution, invites applications for the Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA. The Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA is a member of the LIU Athletics executive team and provides oversight of various areas as assigned by the Director of Athletics. This position will oversee sport programs and personnel, manage budgets, direct resource allocation, and drive initiatives that strengthen competitiveness, enhance student‑athlete experience, and improve overall department function.

This position works closely with university staff and is responsible for maintaining contact with key internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position serves as an oversight of various areas as assigned. This position is based on the Long Island University Post campus but requires an active presence at both the Post and Brooklyn campuses.

This position is a member of the LIU Athletics executive team. Builds relationships with campus liaisons in connecting to each of these units of the athletic department. As Senior Woman Administrator, leads Title IX compliance efforts for all women’s athletic programs.

Direct and oversee all aspects of the department's daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with institutional values and policies as well as NCAA and conference regulations.

Develop and implement clear operational protocols and workflows that enhance communication, streamline decision‑making, and improve performance across all functional areas. Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence among coaches, administrators, and support staff.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive sport supervision model to support the success of all 39 varsity programs.
• Serve as lead sport administration at the direction of the Director of Athletics.
• Provide direct oversight of assigned sports partnering with head coaches to establish goals, evaluate performance, support recruiting efforts, and promote student‑athlete well‑being, while ensuring this framework is applied consistently across all sports administrators.
• Conduct regular evaluations of teams and collaborate with coaches and administrators to align competitive performance, student‑athlete development, and departmental standards.
• Ensure that all sport programs operate with integrity, in compliance with NCAA regulations, fiscal accountability, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Serve as a key member of the department's executive leadership team, acting as a strategic advisor to the Director of Athletics. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of full‑time experience working within an institution of higher education in a management role.
• Previous experience working at an NCAA Division I institution or conference office.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and athletic compliance procedures and regulations is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to serve as sport administrator and/or on‑site event manager for assigned sport programs.
• Potential for work travel with teams for away/road games, donor cultivation, and community related events.
• Previous experience managing multiple staff members.

• Master’s degree in an applicable field.

Requires the ability to work occasional nights, weekends, and some holidays.

One of the largest private universities in the nation, Long Island University maintains a storied legacy of championship athletics, exhibited by 23 National Championships, 200+ Conference Championships, 350+ All‑Americans, 68 Professional Draft Picks and…