Deputy Athletic Director - Strategy, Budgets & Compliance

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 215,004 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Deputy Athletic Director to provide strategic oversight, leadership, and supervision across athletics departments in Seattle. You will liaison between men's basketball and the athletic department, manage budgets, NIL tracking, and compliance while guiding staff and coaches to achieve program goals.

The role emphasizes ethical conduct, donor engagement, and external relations, with a focus on student-athlete welfare and academic success within NCAA and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible collegiate athletics administration experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules; strong compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and NIL relationships.
• Proven ability to lead coaches, staff and student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for designated units; supervise coaches and staff.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and compliance per NCAA and conference rules.
• Coordinate NIL agreements and external relations; support recruiting operations.
• Serve as project manager for department-wide initiatives and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Deputy Athletic Director to provide strategic oversight, leadership, and supervision across athletics departments in Seattle. You will liaison between men's basketball and the athletic department, manage budgets, NIL tracking, and compliance while guiding staff and coaches to achieve program goals.

The role emphasizes ethical conduct, donor engagement, and external relations, with a focus on student-athlete welfare and academic success within NCAA and