SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS

JOB POSTING CLOSES OUT ON 15 JULY 2026 - APPLY VIA USAJOBS.GOV

Provides supervision for the assigned intercollegiate programs in accordance with the by-laws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Mountain West Conference (MWC) and other applicable conferences. Represent intercollegiate coaches and student-athletes in development and presentation of issues and changes for these programs. Provide professional/expert guidance to the Director of Athletics concerning intercollegiate issues. Ensure effective guidance/inputs are provided to the Academy leadership and to all AD staff agencies regarding issues for intercollegiate programs.

Develop and communicate orally or in writing, briefings to USAFA and AF senior leadership on athletic issues, as required. Ensure compliance with NCAA and Conference rules; effectively plan, schedule, administer selected intercollegiate programs involving competition with colleges and universities nationwide. Assist assigned coaching staffs with planning, scheduling, budgeting and execution of programs. Ensure coaches and administrative staff adhere to professional and ethical standards of the Academy.

Provide resources and other support to ensure high quality programs are maintained. Maintain contact with athletic booster organizations to ensure compliance with NCAA and AF directives and to ensure institutional control over such activities. Supervisory - Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Develops ways to improve work methods and processes. Provides guidance and advice on work and administrative matters.

Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modies, and/or interprets performance standards.

Requirements:

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.

• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.

• Bachelor’s degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)

• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.

• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period

• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

• This is NOT a designated drug testing position

• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Candidates must possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience within the NCAA in athletics administration, intercollegiate athletics, sports management, higher education athletics administration, physical education administration, recreation or sport program administration, public administration, business administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field. The required experience must demonstrate the knowledge, leadership, and administrative expertise necessary to effectively perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in athletics administration, sports management, higher education administration, business administration, organizational leadership, or a closely related field. At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience, including demonstrated success leading diverse teams, managing personnel, developing staff, and overseeing complex organizational operations within an NCAA athletics, higher education, or similarly complex environment.

It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:

o Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.

o Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards

o Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.

o Diversity: Life experience and interests that contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms.

Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired.

Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.