Job No. 541192 Senior Associate Athletics Director

at  California State University

Job no: 541192
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Administrator II

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, sport management, or related field and five (5) or more years of progressive experience in athletics administration or compliance. Experience should include leading or supervising a team of professional staff.
LICENSES – Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’S) –

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of rules and regulations associated with conference and NCAA legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and problem solve creatively as well as think strategically and contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decision and sound judgements.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and fairness through recruitment, selection, and supervision of staff.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of professional staff.
• Ability to function professionally in highly stressful situations and to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people.
• Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies and procedures.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business administration, sport management, or related field or a Law Degree.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Direct experience with NCAA regulations and interpretations of regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK – involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

NCAA Compliance

• Oversee a comprehensive athletics compliance program that includes education, monitoring, and reporting related to NCAA legislation.
• Manage programming and technology related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities.
• Serve as Executive Staff liaison to Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and provide leadership to solicit and receive feedback from student-athletes related to SAAC activities and Athletics-governance topics.
• Assist with reporting and distribution of athletically related financial aid in accordance with applicable NCAA bylaws and institutional policies and procedures.
• Help coordinate institutional response and materials related to NCAA and conference action items.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to monitor compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for interpreting and communicating NCAA rules to coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
• Conduct regular workshops, training sessions, and informational meetings to keep stakeholders informed about rule changes and interpretations.
• Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting on various compliance-related activities, including recruiting, financial aid, and playing and practice seasons.
• Generate and submit required reports to the NCAA and conference offices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve any identified compliance issues.

Sport Administration

• Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day sport-specific activities of assigned teams. Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day sport-specific activities of assigned teams to provide leadership and strategic direction.
• Collaborate with coaches and assist with management of all elements of sport-specific operations to support student-athletes, coaches, and staff of assigned teams.
• Foster a culture of excellence and sportsmanship within the athletics programs. Work with coaching staff to address and resolve issues related to student-athlete welfare, academic success, and behavior.
• Facilitate regular communication and collaboration among coaching staff, ensuring unified approach to the overall mission and values of the Athletics Department.

Sports Medicine Oversight

• Provide administrative support and oversight to Sports Medicine staff including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure best practices and industry standards.

Human Performance/Strength & Conditioning Oversight

• Provide administrative support and oversight to Human Performance/Strength & Conditioning staff including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure best practices and industry standards.

Professional Development for Athletics Staff

• Identify opportunities for athletics department staff to participate in professional development activities.