The Deputy Athletic Director, Chief of Staff for Athletics Administration serves as a member of the senior leader team and critical partner to the Vice President and Director of Athletics Director (AD). This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and administrative support to enhance the performance and integrity of the Athletics Department. It involves collaborating with various stakeholders, providing leadership, resolving complex issues, and implementing initiatives that align with the University’s mission and values.

• Strategic Direction:
  • Serve as an advisor to the AD on department matters, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, the department’s mission, and the University’s mission.
  • Act as a liaison between the AD and other areas of the organization, by providing data, facts, and potential consequences to help with decision making.
  • Lead strategic planning efforts by analyzing national, conference, and local data and trends.
  • Ensure the team is working to accomplish the organization’s mission.
• Operational Oversight:
  • Lead day -to-day operations of the athletics department ensuring effective communication and coordination across all units.
  • Implement organizational structures and processes that meet the evolving needs of intercollegiate athletics.
  • Lead staff development initiatives including succession planning and retention strategies.
• Administration:
  • Provide sports administration leadership for assigned varsity sports programs.
  • Manage Key departmental contracts and oversee sport budgets, striving to maintain or reduce expenses.
  • Provide direct oversight for Athletic Operations & Facilities.
• Relationship Management:
  • Act as a liaison between the athletics department and university administration, ensuring clear communication and collaboration on shared goals.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with university partners, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of departmental goals.
  • Serve as a trusted representative of the Athletics Director in interactions with university officials, trustees, and external partners.
• Issue Resolution:
  • Proactively identify and address potential issues related to risk, compliance, and departmental integrity.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and mediate disputes within the department to maintain a positive working environment.
• Initiatives and integrity:
  • Develop and coordinate initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion and ethical standards within the department.
  • Ensure adherence to university policies and NCAA regulations, fostering a culture of integrity.
• Office Operations:
  • Oversee general office operations, providing guidance and support to administrative staff.
  • Ensure effective scheduling and communication to maximize the Athletics Director’s time and focus on strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in athletics administration or related field, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and foster collaboration.
• This position is exempt and will require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate the athletics calendar and events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and compliance issues.
• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working in an NCAA Divisions I, FBS athletics department.
• Knowledge and experience with Utah State University policies and procedures.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Utah State University (USU), a top academic institution in the Rocky Mountain Region, is renowned for excellence both in academics and athletics. Currently in its 11th year as a member of the Mountain West Conference, USU has maintained its status as a Division I-A/Bowl Championship Series football-playing school for all 126 seasons of competition. Transitioning to the Mountain West in 2013, Utah State continues to perform at a high level, and in 2026, the university will proudly join the PAC-12 Conference, further elevating its competitive presence. USU sponsors 16 varsity sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis, golf, gymnastics, and track and field, providing opportunities for nearly 400 student-athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom. With a 90% Graduation Success Rate and a collective GPA of 3.39, Utah State exemplifies the balance of athletic achievement and academic excellence.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023