Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA

Job title: Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA

About the Role LIU invites applications for the Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA. This role is a member of the LIU Athletics executive team and oversees sport programs, budgets, and operations, driving initiatives to strengthen competitiveness and student-athlete experience. The position is based on the LIU Post campus with required presence at both Post and Brooklyn campuses and includes leading Title IX compliance as Senior Woman Administrator.

What You'll Do

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the department's daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with institutional values, NCAA and conference regulations.
• Develop and implement clear operational protocols and workflows to enhance communication, streamline decision-making, and improve performance across functional areas.
• Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence among coaches, administrators, and support staff.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive sport supervision model to support the success of all 39 varsity programs.
• Serve as lead sport administrator at the direction of the Director of Athletics; provide direct oversight of assigned sports, partnering with head coaches to establish goals, evaluate performance, support recruiting, and promote student-athlete well-being.
• Conduct regular evaluations of teams and collaborate to align competitive performance, student-athlete development, and departmental standards.
• Ensure sport programs operate with integrity, NCAA compliance, fiscal accountability, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Director of Athletics as a member of the department's executive leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

What We're Looking For

• Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; master's degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of full-time experience in higher education in a management role.
• Previous experience at an NCAA Division I institution or conference office.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and athletic compliance procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to serve as sport administrator and/or on-site event manager for assigned programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel with teams and for donor/community events.
• Previous experience managing multiple staff.

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in an applicable field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $120,001 – $125,000 per year (USD).
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Exempt status under FLSA.
• Equal opportunity employer; LIU values diversity and inclusion.