Deputy AD Internal Ops Senior Woman Admin

Department Contact:Joseph Almaguer

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Open until filled with applications received by January 9 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST being given first consideration.

New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!

Position Details

PositionTitle: Deputy AD Internal Ops Senior Woman Admin

College/Division: Athletics

Department: 108000-ATHLETICS

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule:Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:Mornings Nights Weekends Holidays Travel Required

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Deputy AD Internal Ops Senior Woman Admin serves as a senior executive leader within the Athletics Department and reports directly to the Director of Athletics. This position provides strategic oversight and leadership for internal operations including sport administration Title IX compliance risk management and human resources. As the designated SWA the Deputy AD advocates for gender equity diversity and student-athlete well-being while ensuring compliance with institutional conference and NCAA policies.

The role serves as a primary liaison between the Athletics Department and key campus partners including Campus Police Student Conduct and other institutional offices to ensure a safe compliant and well-managed athletics environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Leadership & Internal Operations
Provide executive oversight of internal operations within the Athletics Department ensuring efficient compliant and effective administrative practices.
Serve as a senior advisor to the Director of Athletics on departmental operations policy development and strategic initiatives.
Assist in long-range planning and operational assessment to support departmental goals.
Sport Administration
Provide leadership and oversight of the Sport Administration program including supervision of sport administrators and assigned athletic programs.
Serve as a primary liaison to coaching staffs ensuring accountability compliance and alignment with institutional values.
Evaluate athletic programs and coaching staffs in collaboration with the Director of Athletics.

Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) Responsibilities
Serve as the designated Senior Woman Administrator advocating for gender equity diversity and inclusion within the Athletics Department.
Provide leadership on womens sports issues and NCAA gender equity initiatives.
Represent the Athletics Department on institutional conference and NCAA committees as assigned.

Title IX Oversight
Provide Athletics oversight related to Title IX compliance in collaboration with the institutional Title IX Coordinator.
Assist with education policy implementation and response coordination related to Title IX matters involving Athletics.
Promote a culture of respect safety and accountability.
Compliance
Oversee the Athletics compliance program ensuring adherence to NCAA conference and institutional rules and regulations.
Supervise compliance staff and processes related to rules education monitoring reporting and investigations.
Serve as a key resource for coaches and staff on compliance interpretation and best practices.

Risk Management & Safety
Oversee departmental risk management initiatives including emergency action plans safety protocols team travel policies and incident response.
Serve as the primary Athletics liaison to Campus Police (PD) and emergency management personnel.
Coordinate Athletics responses to critical incidents and safety concerns.
Human Resources Oversight
Provide administrative oversight of Athletics Human Resources including staff recruitment hiring onboarding evaluations and employee relations.
Ensure Athletics HR practices align with institutional policies employment laws and equity standards.
Support professional development and a positive workplace culture.
Campus Partnerships & Student Conduct
Serve as the Athletics Department liaison to Student Conduct Campus Police and other campus partners on matters involving student-athletes and Athletics personnel.
Coordinate communication and response related to conduct issues investigations and disciplinary processes.
Support education and preventative programming related to conduct ethics and community standards.
Strategic Leadership & Representation
Represent the Athletics Department on institutional committees and task forces as assigned.
Assist the Director of Athletics with departmental communications policy development and leadership initiatives.
Support diversity equity and inclusion efforts across all Athletics programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.