Senior Assoc AD Student Athlete Services

Overview

Senior Assoc AD for Student Athlete Services – Las Cruces, NM

Position Title: Senior Assoc AD for Student Athlete Services

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Appointment: Full-time; 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with AFSCME

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Standard

Work Schedule:

Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard

Schedule:

Mornings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays;
Travel Required

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

EEO/Recruitment: External search;
Open to all applicants. Advertised until filled with first consideration given to applications received by January 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST

Department Contact: Joseph Almaguer, , jalma5

• Provide executive leadership and supervision for academic services, sports medicine, athletic training, performance nutrition, sport psychology, SAAC, and NIL education programs
• Promote an integrated, holistic approach to student-athlete development including academic achievement, physical health, mental wellness, leadership development, and life skills
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance wellness, counseling, nutrition, and educational support for student-athletes
• Serve as Sport Administrator for assigned programs, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, compliance, personnel management, and competitive performance
• Act as the primary liaison between coaching staffs and Athletics senior leadership
• Evaluate coaching staffs and programs to ensure alignment with departmental goals and institutional values
• Oversee academic progress monitoring, eligibility certification, retention strategies, and graduation initiatives
• Partner with academic affairs to support student-athlete academic success and degree completion
• Provide administrative oversight of sports medicine and athletic training operations, ensuring best practices in injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols
• Oversee performance nutrition services, including fueling education and meal planning
• Oversee sport psychology and mental health services to promote performance and well-being
• Support a culture of physical, mental, and emotional wellness across athletic programs
• Advise and support the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and promote leadership development, civic engagement, and community outreach
• Oversee NIL education programming and coordinate with compliance, legal, and external partners
• Assist the Director of Athletics with departmental planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives; ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations
• Represent the Athletics Department on institutional and external committees as assigned
• Develop and communicate with former student-athletes regarding department events and engagement opportunities
• Support departmental special events, external relations, and strategic initiatives
• Perform additional duties consistent with the scope of the position

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties

Equivalency: None

Required Certification/License: None specified

Special Certification/Licensure:
Not listed

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required

Lifting Requirements: Up to 10 pounds; some standing or walking

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk

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