The Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Operations is a senior leader in the Department of Athletics, overseeing and executing the department's internal functions to ensure efficient operations, promote student-athlete welfare, and guarantee compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies. Reporting to the Vice President and Director of Athletics, this position is instrumental in shaping departmental culture, fostering operational excellence, and supporting the success of student-athletes, coaches, and staff through collaborative leadership.

Departmental Leadership & Strategic Planning:

• Serve on the executive leadership team, contributing to strategy development, goal setting, and implementation.
• Act as liaison between the Director of Athletics and internal units to ensure effective communication and operational alignment.
• Represent the department on institutional committees and at conference/NCAA meetings as assigned.
• Advise the Athletics Director on departmental matters and lead long-range planning.
• Oversee budgets and supervise staff within areas of responsibility.

Staff Culture:

• Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
• Foster relationships with university partners, senior leadership, and stakeholders.
• Enhance departmental efficiency and compliance through effective policies and procedures.

Departmental Administration:

• Provide direct administrative oversight of assigned internal units, including supervision of and management of resource allocation.
• Support the operations to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Manage key departmental contracts and oversee budgets.

Sport Administration:

• Provide direct administrative supervision of assigned sport programs, including supervision of head coaches and management of resource allocation.
• Support coaches in program operations to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
• Manage key departmental contracts and oversee sport budgets.
• Promote a student-first approach to foster well-being, inclusion, and academic achievement.
• Oversee a comprehensive sport administration program providing oversight to all sport administrators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in athletics administration or a related field, with demonstrated leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends with occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in NCAA Division I, FBS athletics administration.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and compliance.
• Familiarity with Utah State University policies and procedures.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

**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.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. 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.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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 a reasonable accommodation 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. 

*updated 09/2025

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

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:

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

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 06/2025