Chief Athletics Administrator
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Role summary
Provides administrative direction and oversight for all intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational athletics staff, programs, facilities, and activities. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, divisional, and university athletics regulations and for administering departmental funds and accounts. Develops short-term goals and long-term strategic plan and vision for the department. Oversees departmental fund-raising, public relations, and community outreach activities. Top athletics administrative position. Typically requires: Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization; 5 - 8 or more years of relevant administrative or supervisory experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics.
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