Athletic Director

Athletic Director Wright State University - 4.2 Dayton, OH Job Details 21 hours ago Qualifications Revenue growth Community engagement Alumni relations (outreach initiatives) Strategic management Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Organization design Sales Student recruitment Faculty collaboration Bachelor's degree in sports management Bachelor's degree in business Marketing management Marketing strategy development Performance management Compliance management implementation Master's degree Policy & process development Managing budgets in a finance role Financial operations management Bachelor's degree Team management Fundraising experience within higher education institutions Personnel management in education Maintenance management Budget management in education Senior level Business Leadership Communication skills Staffing management Senior leadership Sports Management Full Job Description The Athletic Director, reporting to the President, provides strategic leadership and direction that intensifies the excitement and achievement of Wright State University Athletics and increases community and public engagement with the Raiders. Responsible for long-range planning for all administrative, management, facilities, fundraising, marketing, and public relations for an NCAA Division I program, ensuring compliance with NCAA and league standards, Title IX, state and federal laws. Serves as a key ambassador for the University, actively engaging in fundraising activities and alumni relations initiatives. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, sports management, or related field, and Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience within NCAA intercollegiate athletics, or comparable experience in closely related environments, with a strong preference for Division I athletics experience. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop effective relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Proven fundraising and marketing experience. Demonstrated fiscal integrity and management experience. Commitment to inclusive excellence and gender equity. Thorough understanding of NCAA compliance requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree and executive management experience in athletics department at a similar university. Essential Functions and percent of time: Strategic Mission/Vision Alignment - 30% Provides strategic vision, leadership, and external engagement for Wright State Athletics by: Articulating the philosophy and vision for the future of intercollegiate athletics while advancing competitive excellence and institutional priorities. Planning, developing, and implementing strategies for generating revenues andresources for Wright State Athletics, including oversight of marketing, promotions, andpublic relations. Demonstrating an understanding of the evolving intercollegiate athletics landscape,including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and emerging revenue sharingmodels, and providing strategic oversight of institutional approaches in theseareas. Representing Wright State internally and externally to key stakeholders including media,alumni, donors, prospective student-athletes and families, and governing bodies such as the NCAA and Horizon League. Participating in institutional planning and policy-making committees, including thoserelated to enrollment and student success. Overseeing the development of recruitment and communication Student Athlete Support and Success - 20% Promotes student-athlete success, academic achievement, and compliance by: Championing a culture of academic excellence, integrity, and accountability for student athlete success. Ensuring alignment with institutional academic priorities and fostering collaboration with academic and student support units. Supporting student-athlete welfare, including academic progress, retention, graduation, and post-graduate success. Ensuring all athletic programs operate in compliance with Wright State, NCAA, and Horizon League policies, and applicable federal and state regulations. Maintaining NCAA certification and overseeing all required reporting and eligibility standards. Upholding the highest ethical and professional standards across all athletics programs. Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Athletics Department Management - 20% Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the Athletics Department by: Developing short- and long-term departmental plans aligned with university goals. Designing and maintaining an organizational structure and staffing model to achieve departmental objectives. Establishing and communicating department goals, policies, procedures, and standards. Overseeing financial planning, including development and management of the annual budget. Driving revenue growth through ticket sales, fundraising, sponsorships and external partnerships. Developing and executing strategies to significantly increase game attendance, fan engagement and overall interest in Wright State Athletics. Overseeing the development, maintenance, and utilization of athletic facilities and equipment. Facilitating collaboration among coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and campus partners. Executive Leadership - 25% Provides leadership and direction to assigned staff by: Building and sustaining a cohesive, high-performing internal culture that prioritizes collaboration, accountability and shared success. Setting performance expectations, monitoring outcomes, and fostering a culture of accountability and professional development. Managing resources and adjusting priorities to meet evolving departmental needs. Other duties as assigned by the President - 5%