Deputy Director of Athletics

The Deputy Director of Athletics will provide leadership to all of the department's internal operations; is a member of the Athletic Director's senior leadership team; and supervises a broad range of sports programs. The Deputy Director of Athletics provides supervision and leadership for student-athlete services including but not limited to academic advising, compliance, admissions, student housing, financial aid, scholarship administration, athletic training, strength and conditioning, equipment management and life skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, athletics administration, or related field;
• Five (5) years of athletic administrative experience at the collegiate level;
• Demonstrated understanding of, and implementation of programs and procedures to ensure full compliance with the NCAA, conference and institutional rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, manage and supervise a department unit;
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equity and diversity;
• Demonstrated strong administrative, communications, and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in sport management, health, or business administration related field.
• NCAA Division I senior-level athletic administration experience.
• Student-athlete services administrative experience.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities.