Associate Athletics Director

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton seeks an Associate Athletics Director (Administrator II) to lead operations within its athletics program. The role requires a strong leadership record, data analytics for fan engagement and marketing, and thorough knowledge of NCAA rules to ensure institutional compliance.

The position includes a background check, competitive salary, and a schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with some early/late hours.

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.
• A minimum of three years of leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage teams and drive organizational success.
• Strong knowledge of data analytics to inform social media strategy, enhance fan experience, and support marketing and brand initiatives.
• Background check conducted satisfactorily; CSU may make a conditional offer contingent on background results and disclosure of information.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data analytics

NCAA compliance

Ethical practices

Inclusivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Associate Athletics Director

Classificaiton: Administrator II

Department: The Athletics department at Cal State Fullertonstrives to provide an intercollegiate athletics program that is anintegral part of the total educational experience at Cal StateFullerton (CSUF), and fits within the overall mission of theUniversity. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team asthe Associate Athletics Director (Administrator II). The idealcandidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active,energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized byhighly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness,flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Salary Range: $11,500 - $13,800 per month

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM;occasional early morning, evening and/or weekendhours.

About CSUF

Job Summary

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college oruniversity with more than ten years of progressive experience inoperations within NCAA athletics, preferably in intercollegiateathletics and/or professional sports.
• A minimum of three years ofleadership experience, with a proven ability to manage teams anddrive organizational success.
• Possesses strong knowledge of dataanalytics to inform social media strategy, enhance the fanexperience, and support effective marketing and brand initiatives.Thorough understanding of NCAA compliance requirements, rules, andregulations, with the ability to ensure adherence to institutionaland conference policies.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must becompleted satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU willmake a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded ifthe background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or itis discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsifiedinformation. Failure to complete the background checksatisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Special Working Conditions

Notice ofNon-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and ContactInformation for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

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

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

As of January 1, 2022, the CSUOut-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring ofemployees to perform CSU-related work outside the state ofCalifornia.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the makingor participating in the making of decisions that may have amaterial financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will berequired to file an initial "Conflict of Interest Form 700:Statement of Economic Interests" within thirty (30) days from dateof hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsoredethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, andat least once during each consecutive period of two calendar yearsfollowing the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandatedreporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Actand must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU ExecutiveOrder 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Employees must maintain working knowledge of compliance withrelevant NCAA and conference rules, and report any concerns orviolations noted.

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

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have receiveda final administrative decision or final judicial decisiondetermining that they have committed sexual harassment within thelast 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer ofemployment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages ofthe application process must also sign a release form thatauthorizes the release of information by the applicant's currentand/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiatedallegations of misconduct.

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

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you arenot eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and anAcademic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, TeachingAssociate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistantposition.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; theinability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employeefrom retaining employment.

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

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoringany new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or facultypositions.

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026 (9:00 PM)