Associate Athletics Director

The California State University; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Income protection

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks an Associate Athletics Director to lead and manage the NCAA Division I athletics program. You will oversee marketing, revenue generation, and operations, while guiding sport programs and staff to achieve strategic goals in alignment with university mission.

The role requires a bold, ethical leadership style, deep knowledge of NCAA rules, and strong collaboration with coaches, administrators, and externals to enhance student-athlete experience and fan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with more than ten years of progressive experience in operations within NCAA athletics.
• A minimum of three years of leadership experience leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics to inform social media strategy, fan experience, and marketing initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of NCAA compliance requirements, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Athletics with the organization and management of the Division I athletics program.
• Oversee marketing and external revenue development for the NCAA Division I program.
• Supervise several sport programs and coaches to ensure goals are achieved.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and contracts.
• Coordinate with departments to manage budget, events, and facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Administrator II

Classification

Administrator II

Auto Req. ID

561496

Salary Range

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $11,500 - $13,800 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The Athletics department at Cal State Fullerton strives to provide an intercollegiate athletics program that is an integral part of the total educational experience at Cal State Fullerton (CSUF), and fits within the overall mission of the University. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Associate Athletics Director (Administrator II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Athletics Director will assist the Director of Athletics with overall organization and management of the Division I Athletic Program while overseeing, directing, and managing marketing and revenue production (from outside sources) for the University's National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletics program. As a member of Athletics' senior management team, the Associate Athletic Director is responsible for operational planning and monitoring the performance of several sport teams as well as other functional areas. Sport supervision may change on a year-to-year basis as priorities and needs change. As such, the Associate Athletics Director meets with coaches and staff to further the athletic and academic performance of student-athletes and works with those coaches to set and accomplish goals and objectives within the framework of the broader Athletics and University goals and objectives. The Associate Director works with the Athletic Director and other senior athletic team members to formulate and implement strategic plans, policies and procedures, making programmatic and budgetary decisions, identifying problems, and providing leadership in developing and attaining department goals and objectives that are consistent with University, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations. The Associate Director will create, update, review, approve, and/or sign department contracts, including events, endorsements, financial aid, personnel, etc. This role will also assist in overseeing Athletic areas including marketing, sports information, ticketing, graphic design, facility rentals, corporate sponsorships, video production, and branding. Participate in weekly meetings of Athletic areas including marketing, sports information, ticketing and serve as Administrator in charge in the absence of the Director of Athletics. Manages marketing and external revenue development, and accountability for producing positive end results while working within the framework of the University mission. Supervision of several sport programs and the coaches and staff of those sports to ensure that their goals are set and accomplished in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Athletics program as a whole. The Associate Director will be a member of the Athletics senior management team which oversees and has accountability (ultimately in the hands of the Athletic Director) for expenditure of university allocated funds, budget and personnel administration, development and implementation of strategic plans, policies and programs, and overall operation of the Athletics program. Other duties as assigned.

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.
• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.
• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with more than ten years of progressive experience in operations within NCAA athletics, preferably in intercollegiate athletics and/or professional sports. A minimum of three years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage teams and drive organizational success. Possesses strong knowledge of data analytics to inform social media strategy, enhance the fan experience, and support effective marketing and brand initiatives. Thorough understanding of NCAA compliance requirements, rules, and regulations, with the ability to ensure adherence to institutional and conference policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field. Advanced administrative experience with an NCAA Division I Athletics program.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Employees must maintain working knowledge of compliance with relevant NCAA and conference rules, and report any concerns or violations noted.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring anynewH-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Advertised: Aug 27 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 10 2026 Pacific Daylight Time