Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

Georgetown, Texas 78626

Job Type Staff - Full Time, Exempt, Regular

Job Number 202600116

Division Office of Advancement

Department Athletics

Opening Date 10/06/2026

Description

• POSITION OVERVIEW
• Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Advancement, Athletics, & Career Services, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics provides leadership and oversight for Southwestern University’s varsity athletics programs, including the effective management of athletics operations, facilities, programs, and staff.

DUTIES

• Administer all aspects of a 22-sport intercollegiate NCAA Division III athletic program including budgeting, staffing, compliance, and event management.

• Oversee all aspects of the operations of the Robertson Center, Athletic Fieldhouse, and all athletic fields.

• Hire, train, and supervise staff who are tasked with providing the required services of a high-performance Division III athletic program.

• Engage with campus leadership in the essential areas of academic success, retention, student life, student health, and career services.

• Actively support the Enrollment Management staff in the recruitment of new students.

• Participate in fundraising and revenue generation efforts to support enhanced opportunities for students.

• Be a vocal and active supporter of all campus initiatives. Positively represent the models and ideals of Southwestern University.

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Serve as the institutional representative to all required NCAA and Conference committees.

• Serve on all on-campus committees as assigned.

• Assess opportunities for Non-SU related campus usage in alignment with the President's directives.

• Supervise the implementation of FRA courses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Sports Management or equivalent (can substitute 10 years directly related experience for advanced degree)

• 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a directly related field.

• Proven results in fundraising and revenue generation.

• Have knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences and the diversity within the campus and community.

• Further preferred qualifications which are also desirable for performing the listed duties.

• 10 years experience in a directly related field.

• Proven experience in NCAA compliance management.

• Proven background in event management.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Starting annual salary: $145,025. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed the starting annual salary.

• All individuals hired are required to complete the federal employment eligibility verification process as required by applicable law.

• Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.

• Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

• We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us.

• Southwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and welfare insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability coverage, generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement account, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), various paid time-off programs (for staff positions), undergraduate tuition assistance for you and your dependents, access to athletic facilities, free parking, and discounted meal rates, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

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• Southwestern University

• Address

• 1001 E University Ave

• Georgetown, Texas, 78626

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