Assistant Athletic Director – Special Projects and Administration

Assistant Athletic Director – Special Projects and Administration

This role coordinates and administers special projects and leads event planning and activities within Eastern Washington University Athletics.

• Plan assigned athletics events including fundraisers, welcome back BBQ, sporting events, staff outings, and other initiatives.
• Serve as the athletics representative for development related strategies and activities.
• Oversee and enhance concessions strategies, 50/50 raffle and other departmental revenue initiatives.
• Carry out special projects and objectives provided by the Director of Athletics, including grants specific to the athletics department.
• Provide guidance on athletics objectives and key results aligned with the university’s Strategic Plan.
• Assist with NIL support and data input into NIL GO, CAPS and related software.
• Assist the business office with event receipt reconciliation and budgeting.
• Administer One Cause fundraising platform for fundraisers and alumni events.
• Liaise with campus partners for event planning, dining services, and summer camps.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operational support for the athletics department.
• Assist in implementing departmental policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or equivalent experience.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Deep understanding of the athletic environment and ability to build relationships with student‑athletes, coaches and university stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare, review and analyze reports.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills to provide appropriate solutions and courses of action.
• Responsive and flexible approach supporting diverse needs, including universal access.

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.