Director of Athletics

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a visionary Director of Athletics to guide UAB Athletics through a transformative period. The role emphasizes competitive excellence, academic achievement, holistic development of student-athletes, and strong community and donor engagement.

The Director will shape revenue streams, philanthropy, media opportunities, and partnerships while responsibly navigating evolving guidelines around student-athlete revenue sharing and financial sustainability

Job description

Director of Athletics: Position Profile

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a visionary and innovative Director of Athletics to lead UAB Athletics during a transformative period in intercollegiate sports. As the leader of an 18-sport NCAA Division I athletics program competing primarily in the American Conference, the Director of Athletics will be responsible for advancing competitive excellence, supporting the academic achievement and holistic development of student-athletes, strengthening financial sustainability, and engaging the university, Birmingham community, alumni and supporters around a compelling vision for the future of Blazer Athletics.

The next Director of Athletics will inherit a department with significant institutional momentum, including substantial investments in athletics facilities, strong academic performance and a growing university and community. At the same time, the rapidly changing collegiate athletics landscape creates an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader capable of developing new revenue streams, strengthening philanthropy and corporate partnerships, maximizing media and brand opportunities, and strategically managing student-athlete revenue sharing and other emerging competitive investments.

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