Position Details Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Deputy Athletics Director - Senior Woman Administrator
Job Category Staff & Executive - Athletics
Department Intercollegiate Athletics
Overview The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women's and 10 men's programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation's premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as "The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Deputy Athletics Director - Senior Woman Administrator for Intercollegiate Athletics. This confidential position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, working closely in all matters related to Intercollegiate Athletics, specifically as it relates to the student-athlete experience.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Ensures efficient and effective deployment of resources to assure that high standards for service levels are maintained, that tasks, projects, and assignments are appropriately prioritized and that timelines are met.
- Serves as a liaison to the student athlete, assuring that student, university, and divisional interests are appropriately represented and advanced, and fostering and maintaining strong and productive relationships and effective communications with the public served by the Division of Athletics.
- Utilizes excellent judgment, communication skills, business savvy, organizational and interpersonal skills in order to appropriately identify emerging situations, assess potential sensitivities and volatilities, and, where appropriate, assist in crisis management by taking the steps necessary to resolve the situation or escalate in a manner which is compliant with policy and procedures, sensitive to confidentiality, respectful of the needs of all parties involved.
- Provides oversight and guidance as it relates to sports health, drug testing, student-athlete development, human resources, compliance and revenue generation.
- Serves as the liaison to Academics as it relates to policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates thorough understanding of Division I intercollegiate athletic programs.
- Provides daily direction and advice for select sports.
- Ensures that all aspects of each program assigned is properly managed within the expectations set forth by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Conducts post season review of head coach in each sport overseen.
- Conducts quarterly meetings of support staff for these programs.
- Participates in and/or attends team activities such as practices, away competitions, home competitions, and other team activities.
- Administers Human Resources management for the Athletics Department.
- Oversees employee recruitment, appointment, compensation, and evaluation processes.
- Collaborates with University HR to create and implement approaches for Talent Development of Department of Intercollegiate Athletics staff.
- Handles Compliance and House Settlement Implementation.
- Supervises the Athletics Compliance unit.
- Works collaboratively with the reporting parties to oversee all platforms and procedural operations to ensure efficiency and effective administration of the new collegiate model, with a focus on revenue sharing, student-athlete contracting, and cap management/budgeting.
- Evaluates and advises the Director of Athletics on the overall investment in revenue sharing, with particular focus on competitive opportunity.
- Oversees, directs and advises the Office of Student-Athlete Development and Success.
- Sets goals for student-athlete development and success with the Senior Associate Athletic Director.
- Ensures the office is meeting the needs of student-athletes in the areas of career development, personal development and community service, as well as is responsive to the needs of student-athletes.
- Ensures the office is setting and assessing progress towards measurable outcomes annually.
- Acts as liaison with Sports Health unit.
- Meets regularly with Chief Medical Officer and Director of Athletic Training Services to strategize on policies, procedures, and best practices for coverage of Rutgers' 24 sports/700 student-athletes.
- Consults with Chief Medical Officer and Director of Athletic Training Services as issues or concerns are raised by coaches, student-athletes and/or administrators.
- Ensures Sports Health staff (who are primarily employed by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Barnabas Health) is aware of Rutgers policies and procedures that they must follow.
- Assists with administrative tasks on Rutgers' behalf as necessary.
- Directly oversees Rutgers employed staff that work in Sports Health Suite.
- Ensures Alcohol and Drug Education and Testing Program is updated, disseminated and enforced as outlined.
- Acts as primary designee for Director of Intercollegiate Athletics as it relates to the Alcohol and Drug Education and Testing Policy.
- Serves as liaison with Academic Services for Student-Athletes.
- Facilitates communication on behalf of the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and Academic Services for Student-Athletes.
- Ensures Executive Director of Academic Services for Student-Athletes is aware of any concerns raised by coaches, student-athletes and others.
- Assists with fundraising, donor relations, and revenue generation strategies in coordination with the Director of Athletics, Chief Revenue Officer, and development staff.
- Represents the department at public events and cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and community leaders.
- Coordinates season end surveys for student-athletes, act as designated departmental Senior Woman Administrator, coordinate various regional and national award nominations, coordinate NCAA committee nominations.
FLSA Exempt
Grade Salary Details $250,000 - $300,000
Minimum Salary 0.000
Mid Range Salary 0.000
Maximum Salary 0.000
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Union Description Contract Administrators
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least seven (7) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of executive office management, work organization, coordination, and athletic practices.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Excellent oral and written communication skills with the acumen and finesse to be able to manage complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously, juggling long-term projects with urgent and immediate demands, and making the appropriate decisions regarding what should be the priority at any given moment.
- Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with integrity and caution, and bring credit to the Athletic Director and to the University.
Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions - As a member of the Athletic Department's Executive Committee; this position is expected to be available seven days a week to communicate effectively with constitutes (BIG 10 Conference Office, colleagues, donors, and athletic personnel), attend athletic events, participate in conference calls/meetings that have the ability to impact the overall operations of the Athletic Department.
Posting Details
Posting Number 25ST1950
Posting Open Date 09/09/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants All applicants must complete and attach in the "Applicant Document" section under "Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form" the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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