Visionary Athletics Director: Lead 18 NCAA Programs

University of Alabama at Birmingham; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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, student-athlete development, and community engagement within a transformative period for Blazer Athletics.

The Director will drive strategic planning, financial sustainability, and partnerships while ensuring strict compliance with NCAA, Title IX, and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or equivalent
• Ten (10) years of related experience
• Significant experience in strategic and financial planning and organizational development
• Experience in recruiting and hiring exceptional coaches and athletic administrators

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 planning

Financial planning

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Recruiting leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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, student-athlete development, and community engagement within a transformative period for Blazer Athletics.

The Director will drive strategic planning, financial sustainability, and partnerships while ensuring strict compliance with NCAA, Title IX, and university policies.