Deputy Athletic Director

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- ** Job Description
**** Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Deputy Athletic Director to join their team.
**** About this Opportunity
** The Deputy Athletic Director reports to the Athletic Director and will provide oversight, leadership and supervision to all staff and units in the assigned areas of responsibility.
** Key Responsibilities
** This position manages employees.
* The Deputy Athletic Director will serve as the primary liaison between the men’s basketball program and the athletic department, providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, and comprehensive program support. This role is responsible for supervising all administrative aspects of the program, including budget management, revenue share allocations, scheduling, and compliance with NCAA and conference regulations, as well as oversight and tracking of third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements in coordination with institutional policies.

The position coordinates with internal support units such as academic services, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, communications, and student-athlete development. The Sport Administrator works closely with the head coach to align program goals with departmental priorities, supports recruiting strategy within regulatory frameworks, and assists in contract management and personnel decisions. Additionally, the role plays a key part in monitoring financial distributions tied to student-athlete compensation models, ensuring transparency and adherence to evolving legislation.

The position fosters a culture of competitive excellence, student-athlete well-being, and ethical conduct, while serving as a visible representative of the program in donor engagement, external relations, and conference or national governance when appropriate. 55%
* Provide senior leadership and oversight for designated units of the Athletics Department. Direct, supervise and evaluate head coaches and other unit heads in assigned areas of oversight. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, evaluations, salary recommendations, dismissal of personnel and disciplinary action if necessary. Provide staff development. Orient new coaches and staff to department policy and procedures. Work with coaches and staff to solve problems and resolve issues.

May supervise or indirectly evaluate clerical support staff. 30%
* Serve as the project manager for various department-wide initiatives; particularly related to the department’s continued work to implement a framework and strategies as the college athletics model continues to evolve. Serve and lead department committees as assigned by the Director of Athletics. 15%
** Required Qualifications
** To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., master’s, law degree, or MBA) preferred.
* Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics administration, preferably at the Division I level, with direct sport oversight experience.
** Additional Qualifications
*** Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference rules and regulations, with a strong commitment to compliance and ethical conduct.
* Experience managing budgets…