Athletics Director-Remote/Hybrid Leadership (18 Sports)

UAB group; University (FL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid eligible

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a visionary Director of Athletics to lead an 18-sport NCAA Division I program. The role emphasizes competitive excellence, academic achievement, and financial sustainability while engaging stakeholders across the university and Birmingham community.

Ideal candidate brings a track record in strategic leadership, fundraising, and high-level program development, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Significant experience in strategic and financial planning, organizational development and personnel management.
• Experience in recruiting and hiring exceptional coaches and athletic administrators.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive long-term vision for UAB Athletics.
• Establish strategic priorities, measurable goals, accountability, and stewardship measures.
• Collaborate with University Executive to navigate conference dynamics, NIL, and revenue sharing.
• Develop innovative revenue-generation strategies including philanthropy, sponsorships, partnerships, and ticket sales.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain talented coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture rooted in trust, transparency, professionalism, integrity, respect, and UAB values.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for UAB Athletics and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, corporate partners, fans, and the Birmingham community.
• Ensure compliance with University of Alabama System, university, conference, NCAA, and Title IX rules and regulations.
• Foster student-athlete academic achievement, personal development, health, and well-being.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Financial planning

Talent recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a visionary Director of Athletics to lead an 18-sport NCAA Division I program. The role emphasizes competitive excellence, academic achievement, and financial sustainability while engaging stakeholders across the university and Birmingham community.

Ideal candidate brings a track record in strategic leadership, fundraising, and high-level program development, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.