Associate AD, Internal Ops & Facilities Leadership

California State University - Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

CalPERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Fresno State Athletic Corporation seeks an Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations to lead facilities and event operations, oversee equipment and sport programs, and guide IT staff within Athletics. The role ensures safe, fiscally responsible, high-quality environments supporting student-athlete success and fan experience.

You will supervise sport programs, manage scheduling, purchasing, and coach development, while coordinating with coaches, campus partners, and external

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance requirements, and athletics operations.
• Ability to supervise staff and/or head coaches, including performance management and professional development.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and budget principles and practices, including fiscal accountability.
• Knowledge of home athletic event operations, including safety, risk management, and game-day execution.
• Strong understanding of competitive scheduling, contest agreements, and sport program operational logistics.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple high-profile initiatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete welfare, diversity, equity, inclusion, and creating a positive athletics culture.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Review and evaluate program service delivery methods and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of facilities & event operations, equipment room operations, and assigned sport programs.
• Provide operational direction to the IT staff assigned to Athletics.
• Ensure operational excellence across athletic facilities and home competitions.
• Supervise assigned sport programs and oversee scheduling, fiscal accountability, purchasing operations, and coach development.
• Serve as liaison among coaches, student-athletes, campus partners, and external stakeholders.
• Lead long-term facilities and capital planning initiatives; oversee event management strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Business Office on budget management, cost and revenue analysis, and fiscal/budget training for coaches & staff.
• Establish operational standards and drive cross-department collaboration.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives related to facilities growth, competitive excellence, and conference alignment.
• Use data-informed decision-making to advance operational integrity and financial stewardship.

Skills

NCAA rules knowledge

Staff supervision

Budget principles

Event operations

Scheduling logistics

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Financial data analysis

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sport management or related field

Job description

Fresno State Athletic Corporation seeks an Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations to lead facilities and event operations, oversee equipment and sport programs, and guide IT staff within Athletics. The role ensures safe, fiscally responsible, high-quality environments supporting student-athlete success and fan experience.

You will supervise sport programs, manage scheduling, purchasing, and coach development, while coordinating with coaches, campus partners, and external