"Associate Athletic Director"

Job Details

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Position Title: Associate Athletic Director

Job Category: Limited

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Athletics Assoc Dir (D2/D3)

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin–Stout (UW–Stout) is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and is responsible for overseeing the internal operations of the Athletics Department. The Associate Director will also assist in providing departmental leadership, organization, coordination, and administrative oversight.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Responsible for policy development, budget planning and ongoing staff development
• Develops, communicates, and monitors goals for areas of responsibility that support strategic plans and department initiatives
• Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups representing the interests of the athletic department
• Assists with overall strategic planning efforts for the athletics program
• Ensures compliance with department policies as well as bylaws, rules, regulations, and interpretations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and all applicable conference with which the institution may be affiliated
• Provides oversight of multiple administrative areas and department initiatives which may include sports administration and other key functions

Department:

UW-Stout is an NCAA Division III university and is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). UW-Stout has more than 700 student-athletes competing in eleven women’s varsity sports and nine men’s varsity sports, as well as competitive Esports, cheer and stunt, dance, and the newest addition to the sports module – women’s flag football.

Compensation:

The University offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provide an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of college athletics, with a demonstrated record of success at the collegiate level. They will have a strong commitment to excellence in academics and athletics. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be skilled in working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders and will demonstrate a commitment to the university’s distinct polytechnic mission.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience working in a collegiate athletics department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with internal operations of an athletics department.
• Experience at an NCAA Division III institution.

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, August 29, 2025, are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after August 29th, may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until the position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

• Cover letter*
• Resume
• *Please use cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Mackenzie Stutzman or Erik Johnson

Phone: 715.232.5390 / 715.232.4079

Email: stutzmanm@uwstout.edu / johnsone@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Melissa Rappley

Phone: 715.232.2224

Email: rappleym@uwstout.edu