Assistant Athletic Director - Internal Operations

Louisiana State University; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & vision

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director - Internal Operations to oversee departmental budgets, travel, and procurement, while coordinating with the accounting office and foundation for reimbursements and grants. The role includes managing gameday operations, event logistics, compliance certifications with NAIA/RRAC, and serving as Title IX Coordinator.

A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred, with 2–3 years in athletic administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Background check required.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department budgets and travel arrangements for multiple sports.
• Coordinate requisitions and liaison with accounting for reimbursements and grants.
• Manage tickets, gameday operations, and event logistics for home and away events.
• Ensure compliance with NAIA and RRAC reporting and annual audits.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About Us:

Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Athletic Director - Internal Operations

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUA Chancellor - Athletics (Tyler Scott Unsicker (00071869))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

General Description:
The Assistant Athletic Director - Internal Affairs reports to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for assisting in the operations of the department, carrying out all activities necessary to accomplish all its’ objectives within the guidelines of the NAIA, Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) and Louisiana State University of Alexandria.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the front line of communication for the department, including assisting coaches with work day software, travel and budgeting
• Oversee and manage all budgets for each sport and administration
• Complete all requisitions on behalf of department and act as liaison between athletics and the accounting office.
• Prepare deposits for all Athletics revenues, including ticket sales, fundraisers and all other monies
• Work with Faculty Athletic Representative on student-athlete NAIA compliance certification
• Assist Foundation accountant to reconcile vendor invoices, account statements and sponsorship fulfillment
• Keep records of all signing letters and grant-in-aid agreements between players and coaches
• Serve as the Title IX Coordinator for the department
• Annual Reports such as EADA and the NAIA’s ROA Year-End Report
• Act as point of contact for visiting teams and officials for home events. Update visitor’s guide annually and provide copies to all visiting teams
• Act as event administrator for assigned athletic events at home and occasionally on the road
• Oversee all aspects of athletic event ticketing (pre-event sales and setup, event sales, post-event reconciliations and deposits)
• Direct gameday management at all LSUA home events including overseeing gameday workers and interns for event setup, game responsibilities, and breakdown
• Help with all operations of conferences and national tournaments hosted by LSUA
• Write and apply for annual grants with national and local foundations
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver license
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 2-3 years’ experience in athletic administration

*IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Posting Date:

August 18, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.