Senior Deputy Athletics Director
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Posting Title:
Senior Deputy Athletics Director
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM Pres - Athletics (Verge Samuel Ausberry II ())
Work Location:
LSU - Baton Rouge
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
The Senior Deputy Athletics Director is a full-time professional position that assists with the oversight and overall management of the Athletic Department and assists with external relations efforts of the Athletics Department and LSU campus.
50% Assist in external and legislative relations for the University. Works with campus leaders and supporters to review pending and proposed legislation. Research and develop assigned special issues and prepare recommendations and reports on policy regulatory and legislative matters. Interacts with government officials not-for-profit-organizations and other entities (at the national state and local levels) on behalf of the University. Assists in developing strategies to support the LSU Flagship agenda. Plan to provide information about LSU and represent the University at various functions meetings and events. Make presentations to groups maintain public relations efforts on and off campus by responding to direct calls correspondence and other communications/media about the goals and needs of the University. Coordinate with appropriate Departmental and campus contacts as required.
40% Assist with the management of assigned units/sports within the Athletic Department. This includes management financial review and control personnel management and facility management of assigned units/sports. Facilitate strategic allocation of revenue share and scholarship resources and support facilitation of third-party NIL opportunities. Maintain and develop a qualified staff of coaches and establish a working environment conducive to good coaching. Evaluate assigned coaches to ensure University and NCAA standards are met concerning: teaching and motivating student-athletes recruiting student-athletes and fulfilling University responsibilities.
10% Advances and supports LSU and Athletics Department initiatives through personal participation in educational and developmental opportunities as well as participation in the creation of a respectful culture consistent with the values of LSU and its Athletics Department; Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with ten years in NCAA Division 1 athletics administration or coaching; Knowledge of NCAA rules; Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
LSU values skills experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree; Fifteen years experience in collegiate athletics. Experience as a Division I Athletics Director or senior-level experience within a Power 4 conference. Representation at conference-level meetings. Experience in federal and state governmental relations. Student-athlete/coaching experience. Experience overseeing a revenue sport.
Special or Physical Requirements:
Travel is required. Ability to work extended days weekends and holidays.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Deputy Athletic Director
Posting Date:
March 25 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 8 2026Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health life dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys partner nextSource Workforce Solutions for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment benefits payroll and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws regulations or government policies may impact the universitys ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g. resumes RS:17 documents) date of birth or reactivating applications please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
The Louisiana State University System (LSU System), like a good pot of gumbo, offers something that appeals to every taste. The LSU System is composed of 10 campuses and a public hospital system spanning the state. Student enrollment exceeds 54,000 and the system boasts about 2,000 fa ... View more
