Associate Athletic Director - Football Administration

UNC Charlotte; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an Associate Athletic Director – Football Administration to lead day-to-day operations and serve as a key advisor to the Athletic Director. This role shapes football operations, budgets, compliance, and long-term strategy for Charlotte Athletics.

Based in Charlotte, NC, the role requires agile leadership, strategic insight, and experience in football administration, with responsibilities spanning NIL coordination, revenue sharing modeling, and

Qualifications

• Experience in NFL/front office operations or equivalent college football admin.
• Experience in a college football program in administrative, operational, recruiting, or player development roles.
• Collegiate football playing experience or related background is a plus.
• Knowledge of NIL structures, athlete marketing, contracts or compensation models.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal day-to-day administrative leader for the football program and liaison to the Director of Athletics.
• Provide strategic counsel on team culture, staffing, and program opportunities.
• Oversee football budgets, NIL education, compliance with NCAA rules, and revenue sharing initiatives.
• Coordinate with football leadership, university administration, and legal counsel on governance and operational planning.
• Manage recruiting expenditures, staff, travel, and game-day logistics to support competitive performance.

Skills

NFL front office experience

College football administration

NIL knowledge

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration or related field

Tools

Budgeting

Job description

Associate Athletic Director - Football Administration

Working Title Associate Athletic Director - Football Administration

Position Designation

Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year 12

Work Schedule

8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Hours per week 40

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Division

Department

Work Location

Work Location SAC

Salary Range

Primary Purpose of Department

The mission of the Athletic Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational programs. With a balanced program that supports opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that provides its student-athletes with the necessary tools to successful in academic, athletic and social settings. The Department of Athletic supports the highest ethical standards of the University, the NCAA and Conference Affiliation.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate Athletic Director – Football Administration serves as the principal day-to-day administrative leader and executive liaison for the UNC Charlotte Football program, reporting to theDirector of Athletics. In this critical leadership role, the Associate AD provides key insights into the football program’s operations and serves as an advisor to the Athletic Director. This position requires an agile, forward-thinking leader prepared to help guide Charlotte Football through the evolving landscape of modern collegiate athletics. The Associate AD will hold direct strategic influence over football revenue sharing models, multi-million-dollar team operating budgets, NCAA compliance governance, staffing architecture, and NIL coordination.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative conduit and operational bridge between the Football program (head coach, coaching staff, support personnel) and the Director of Athletics.
• Provide proactive, operational intelligence and strategic counsel to the Director of Athletics regarding team culture, staffing, and emerging program opportunities.
• Ensure all football administrative, personnel, and competitive initiatives strictly align with university standards, departmental core values, and institutional policy.
• Provide administrative oversight and organizational alignment across all football support verticals.
• Collaborate with executive athletics leadership, football personnel, university administration, and legal counsel to develop, execute, and adapt Charlotte Athletics’ Revenue Sharing Strategy.
• Assist in modeling financial roster valuations, player compensation models, and strategic resource allocations to ensure maximum on-field competitiveness and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Establish transparent internal tracking systems, reporting mechanisms, and audit-ready governance for direct institution-to-student-athlete revenue distributions.
• Help facilitate NIL education for football student-athletes and staff.
• Direct the planning, allocation, forecasting, and day-to-day management of multi-million-dollar football budget.
• Partner closely with the Head Coach, Director of Football Operations, and personnel team to optimize national recruiting expenditures, talent evaluation logistics, and recruiting technology investments.
• Partner with football coaches, staff and compliance office to remain in compliance with NCAA rules.
• Foster an elite high-performance environment dedicated to holistic student-athlete well-being, academic achievement, mental health resources, and career transition readiness.
• Assist as needed with high-stakes logistical operations, including team travel, gamedays, pre-season training camp, postseason bowl arrangements, and facility enhancements at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
• Represent the Director of Athletics and Charlotte Athletics in conference football committee meetings or other designated meetings.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Sports Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Higher Education, or related field).

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience working within an NFL organization / front office (e.g., player personnel, scouting, football operations, administration, player engagement, or logistics).
• Experience working in a College Football program ( FBS , FCS , or major collegiate athletics department) in an administrative, operational, recruiting, or player development capacity.
• Collegiate Football Playing Experience ( NCAA FBS , FCS , or Division II/ III ) or professional playing background, providing firsthand understanding of student-athlete schedules, locker room dynamics, and team culture.
• Familiarity with NIL collective structures, athlete marketing, contract analysis, or athlete compensation models.
• Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA , or Juris Doctor) in Sports Management, Business, Law, or related discipline.

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/30/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Proposed Hire Date

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Charlotte Website
  • HERC Job Board
  • Inside Higher Education
  • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
  • Another Website
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
• * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Sports Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Higher Education, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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