Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services to develop and execute programs supporting student-athlete well-being and leadership. The role includes supervising multiple varsity sports, guiding coaching and program administration, and ensuring program success within budget constraints.

The position reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, requires some travel and evening/weekend hours, and supports initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field.
• Experience in collegiate sports administration preferred.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises administrative and competitive aspects of multiple varsity sports programs, including performance, recruitment, coaching development, budgeting, scheduling, and competitive results.
• Oversees TEAM Fordham life-skills program to support student-athlete well-being and life after Fordham.
• Manages funds for assigned sports and units within allocated budgets.
• Acts as liaison to the Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs, and Title IX Office on behalf of Athletics.
• Contributes to strategic direction for initiatives focused on student-athlete welfare, gender equity, and inclusion.
• Supports policy development and procedural improvements to achieve departmental goals.
• Assists in strategic planning for the University and department, and participates in Cabinet-level discussions.
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations.

Skills

High-level organizational skills

Interpersonal communications

Written communication

Oral communication

NCAA rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field

Job description

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Title of Position Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services

Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services is responsible for the development and execution of programs and services related to student-athlete well-being and leadership development. This position will also supervise selected sports and provide administrative guidance and support to those coaches and programs. This position requires some travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Supervises administrative and competitive aspects of multiple varsity sports programs, including but not limited to performance, athlete recruitment and experience, development and evaluation of coaches, oversight of budget and finance, assistance with practice and game scheduling, and competitive performance.
• Oversees T.E.A.M. Fordham, a life skills program to benefit the personal well-being of all student-athletes to prepare them for life after Fordham.
• Assists in the management of funds for assigned sports and units by ensuring the area stays within the allocated annual budget.
• Serves as liaison to the Dean of Students Office, Student Affairs, and Title IX Office on behalf of the Department of Athletics.
• Assists in providing strategic direction for departmental initiatives focused on student-athlete welfare, gender equity, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborates in the development of policies and procedures designed to ensure the achievement of internally established goals and objectives and continuous evaluation toward the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Assists the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in strategic planning for the University and department.
• Serves as a member of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Cabinet.
• Complies with all NCAA , Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and contributes to higher-level direction. Typically oversees managers via direct and indirect reports. Responsible for hiring, developing leaders, managing performance, corrective action, and compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 6 years experience in collegiate sports administration.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• High-level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $110,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $120,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1122P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

08/14/2026

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

• Sitting
• Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing
• Standing Often
• Walking
• Walking Often
• Running
• Running Often
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often
• Climbing stairs Often
• Climbing ladders
• Climbing ladders Not Required
• Reaching overhead
• Reaching overhead Often
• Pulling, pushing
• Pulling, pushing Often
• Shoveling
• Shoveling Not Required
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
• Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Administration, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 6 years experience in collegiate sports administration?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No