Director Intercollegiate Athletics
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California State University Northridge is seeking a Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
At CSUN we aspire to grow continually as an inclusive cooperative community and strive to be a work place community that advances student success and provides exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success for our students our employees and the broader San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles communities that we serve. We have a foundational commitment to promoting diversity equity and inclusion at all levels of the University. As a campus leader the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles The successful candidate for this position will also have the opportunity to realize their own personal goals be recognized for the work they do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer.
The University:
One of the largest universities in the country California State University Northridge (CSUN) is an urban comprehensive university that delivers award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs to over 36000 students annually and counts over 425000 alumni who fuel the regions economy. Since its founding in 1958 CSUN has made a significant and long-term economic impact on California generating nearly $1.9 billion in economic impact and more than 12000 jobs each year. We are a designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution and nationally recognized for our success in serving our diverse student body. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked CSUN ninth in the nation for social mobility CollegeNET ranked CSUN 11th on the 2024 Social Mobility Index and The New York Times named CSUN the No. 1 public university for economic diversity.
The Position of Director Intercollegiate Athletics:
California State University Northridge is seeking an experienced dynamic and energetic individual as its Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. The position is responsible for leading a competitive and respected Division I intercollegiate sports program that supports a balanced high-quality educational and athletic experience for student-athletes. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for administering the program within the framework of appropriate national regional state conference and university policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development maintenance and promotion of the universitys Intercollegiate Athletics program within an environment of uncompromising integrity and excellence. As a leader demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the universitys vision values and priorities and demonstrates a commitment to and ability to implement CSUNs Leadership Principles: and Responsibilities:
Student Athlete Success & Well Being:
Develops and maintains a competitive and respected Division I intercollegiate sports program that supports a balanced holistic experience for student-athletes emphasizing educational student life and athletic success;
Provides executive oversight of the recruitment of student athletes who can compete successfully within the program achieve academic success and graduate from the university;
Serves as the spokesperson of the Intercollegiate Athletics Program and a role model for student athletes promoting the philosophy and mission of the program;
Develops structures and programs that contribute to the development of athletes as students and responsible members of the community; fosters an environment that encourages sportsmanship and personal excellence;
Develops and maintains strong relationships with leadership in Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to ensure collaboration in supporting student-athlete success;
Collaborates with appropriate university staff to develop and implement strategies to ensure that student athletes sustain adequate academic progress earn degrees and succeed in all aspects of their university experience;
Reviews and recommends approvals of requests for admissions of student-athletes to the university that require exceptions to minimum admission requirements;
Recruits hires and retains a high-quality coaching staff with the skills and ability to motivate and inspire student athletes in their charge as well as a commitment to student athlete health and well-being;
Administration and Fiscal Management:
Establishes and actively manages annual and long-term operating and capital budget plans;
Oversees administrative operations financial operations and facilities management ensuring fiscal integrity is maintained;
Recruits retains evaluates and motivates high performing management and support staff;
Develops and maintains effective communication programs and channels throughout the department across the campus and with external constituencies;
Negotiates and approves coach and staff employment agreements and departmental contracts;
Oversees development of and approves sport competition and travel schedules;
Establishes short and long-term objectives and planning for athletics facility improvements;
Establishes and oversees programs and procedures to effectively manage the maintenance use operations and care of athletics facilities and equipment;
Works collaboratively with the College of Health and Human Development and University Licensing to effectively manage the utilization of shared athletic and academic facilities;
Coordinates athletics staff resources to cooperate and assist with internal and/or external audits;
Establishes and oversees university sports camps ensuring full compliance with campus and CSU policies and procedures related to youth programs;
Fundraising Marketing and Community Engagement:
Working collaboratively with University Relations & Advancement develops maintains and promotes the universitys Intercollegiate Athletics program with the university community alumni and supporters;
Working collaboratively with University Relations & Advancement cultivates a robust fundraising program including annual fund and major gifts; fosters strong external relationships with potential donors and sponsors;
Directs marketing and other activities to promote the program and ensure the integrity of the Matador Athletics brand;
Seeks opportunities to strengthen relationships with local and regional media to expand broadcasting of athletic events;
Develops a comprehensive strategic plan for major facility improvements including financial goals funding strategies and timelines;
Pursues corporate partnership opportunities supporting university goals both within athletics as well as in collaboration with various campus entities;
Develops and oversees student athlete Name Image and Likeness (N.I.L.) policies and procedures in order to maximize student athlete opportunities while maintaining strict compliance with NCAA conference state and federal policies and regulations;
Attends a significant number of regional and campus events as a representative of the university;
Compliance:
Operates the Intercollegiate Athletics program in strict compliance with NCAA Big West Conference and university policies and regulations;
Establishes and maintains and unwavering culture of ethical behavior integrity and compliance throughout the Athletics program;
Develops and implements systems and protocols to monitor compliance provide comprehensive and continual staff training and ensure any instances of non-compliance are expeditiously detected reported and rectified;
Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
Actively promotes diversity equity and inclusion in employee recruitment and retention efforts staff and student athlete training student-athlete experiential opportunities and community engagement and outreach efforts;
Monitors and enforces Title IX compliance within all aspects of Athletics operations;
Takes a leadership role in promoting the Universitys commitment to gender equity in education and athletics.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution;
Minimum five years experience in progressively responsible positions within the athletics/sports industry;
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution;
Demonstrated successful administrative experience preferably in senior athletics administration at the Division I level;
Demonstrated experience in administering successful athletic programs that excel competitively academically and in terms of student athlete health and well-being;
Evidence of ability to recruit motivate and retain student-athletes;
Demonstrated experience commitment knowledge and ability to adhere to NCAA and other relevant compliance regulations;
Proven record as a leader able to promote the University Athletic Program and all facets of student-athlete welfare with a commitment to diversity equity inclusion and Title IX compliance;
Experience in development fundraising and external relations with the ability to develop rapport and establish networks of leadership level benefactors;
Demonstrated experience in recruiting supervising and leading coaches and administrative staff within a high-performing team environment;
Demonstrated experience in effectively managing departmental operations and financial resources;
Evidence of ability to lead diverse teams and foster an ethical inclusive and collegial work environment;
Evidence of ability to lead varying initiatives through a collaborative service-oriented and communicative approach;
Proven record of commitment to employee development recognition and accountability to further operational goals;
Effective Date of Appointment: As soon as possible.
How to Apply:
The position is open until filled but only applications received by Monday August 4 2025 can be assured full consideration.
The University is being assisted by The Pictor Group. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter a curriculum vitae and a list of professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultant Cary Groth at . Information about California State University Northridge is available at check: This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of candidates who apply for the position.
CANRA: The person holding this position will be considered a limited reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Conflict of Interest: This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
The CSUrecommendsthat faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in theInterim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
