Assistant Athletic Director Special Projects and Administration

Assistant Athletic Director – Special Projects and Administration

Job Summary: The Assistant Athletic Director – Special Projects and Administration reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/ CFO and is responsible for coordinating and administrating special projects, events, and activities within Eastern Washington University’s Department of Athletics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan assigned athletics events such as Night of Champions Fundraiser, Welcome Back BBQ, home sporting events and department initiatives.
• Serve as Athletics representative for development strategies and activities.
• Oversee and enhance concessions strategies, 50/50 raffle and other revenue initiatives.
• Carry out special projects and objectives provided by the Director of Athletics in conjunction with support staff (e.g., grants specific to the athletics department).
• Provide guidance on EWU Athletics objectives and key results, supporting departmental objectives.
• Assist in Opt‑In support for NIL revenue share across department, inputting data into NIL GO, CAPS and related software.
• Support the business office with reconciliation of event receipts and budgets; administer One Cause platform for fundraisers and alumni events.
• Coordinate event planning with campus partners (dining services, summer camps), provide day‑to‑day operational support, and assist in implementing policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, business administration or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or related field.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the athletic environment, ability to maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff, boosters, university administration, faculty and community.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile, prepare, write and review reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach supportive of universal access for students, faculty, staff and public.

Preferred Qualifications: (None specified)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, with weekend and night work depending on office demands.

Benefits: Health, disability and retirement insurance; vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays; tuition waiver; discounted sports tickets; campus workout facilities; free transportation via STA buses. For full details, see the university benefits page.

Equal Opportunity Statement: EWU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, marital status, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, mother‑breastfeeding status or any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of a background check and compliance with immunization requirements are required.

Application Closing: Open until further notice (closing date not specified).