Director of Athletics

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX, seeks a visionary Director of Athletics to lead the Bearkat athletics program. This role steers all activities, operations, and policies, aligning them with the university's priorities and strategic goals.

You will oversee budget planning, ensure NCAA compliance, Title IX, NIL initiatives, and foster fundraising partnerships to sustain competitive success and financial health.

Formación

• Advanced degree required; seven years of administrative experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to develop revenue streams and engage in fundraising and external relations.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all activities, operations, and policies of the Athletics Department.
• Lead budget planning and ensure NCAA compliance and Title IX obligations.
• Represent the athletic program at university and external levels and drive strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain relations with alumni, staff, and the community.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budget planning

NIL compliance

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Educación

Advanced degree

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, theuniversity boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with thespirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful,natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a studentpopulation of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamiccommunity. SHSU has a small town feel with large scaleopportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas andjust an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides arearesidents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfillingand impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible workenvironment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs thatsupport a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employeewell-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professionaldevelopment opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to theprovisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizesthe employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition

202600033ES

Title

Director of Athletics

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department

Athletics

Division

Office of the President

Open Date

11/05/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Advanced degree required. Minimum of seven years administrativeexperience in intercollegiate athletics required. Experience mustreflect evidence of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Acombination of education, experience, and training that wouldproduce the required knowledge and abilities may beconsidered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Responsible for all activities, operations, and policies of theAthletic Department as well as competitive success and fiscalsustainability. The individual will also serve as a member of the president’s leadership team and represent the Athletic Departmentat the conference, state, and national level.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervises associate and assistant athletic directors, head coachesof all sports, and other staff members of the Athletic Department.Reports to the president of the university. Responsible for theoverall management and direction of the university’s athleticsprogram, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. Providesleadership in budget planning and execution, while ensuring strictcompliance with NCAA regulations and standards. Oversees revenuesharing, Name, Image, and Likeness ( NIL ) activities, the transferportal; and Title IX compliance obligations. Represents theathletic program to the university community, the general public,and the NCAA . Seeks new and expanded revenue streams, and inconsultation with the Vice President for Advancement, is involvedwith fund-raising on behalf of Athletics. Develops and maintainsexcellent relations between intercollegiate athletics, alumni,faculty, staff, and students. Acts as the university’s principalrepresentative in the field of intercollegiate athletics andspokesperson on matters of policy, news releases, hiring,terminations, etc., as related to the Athletic Department. Performsother related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Further details can be found here: https://csasearch.consulting/?opportunity=director-of-athletics-sam-houston-state-university

Full Time Part Time

Full Time

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/49156

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, nationalorigin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteranstatus. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensureequal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII asinterpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State Universityis an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will haveadditional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions atSHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code§51.215.

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