University of Idaho

Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

University of Idaho$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Seven years of progressive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, particularly in external operations
  • Proven track record in revenue generation, marketing, and communications
  • Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills
  • Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders including faculty, donors, and media
  • Bachelor's Degree required

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Athletics in overseeing sixteen intercollegiate athletic programs
  • Supervise and coordinate Creative Content, Broadcast Production, Athletic Communications, Marketing, and Ticket Operations
  • Serve as a sport supervisor for specific sport programs
  • Develop and implement effective external operations strategies
  • Cultivate relationships with corporate partners and alumni

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a supportive athletics department
  • Engagement with a dynamic network of campus leadership and community partners
  • Involvement in strategic planning to drive revenue and program success
  • Access to athletic facilities and resources for personal and professional use
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005351P

Position Title
Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

Division/College
Athletics

Department
Strentgth & Conditioning

Location
Moscow

Posting Context Statement

The Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations assists the Director of Athletics in the administration of sixteen intercollegiate athletic programs at the University of Idaho. The position is responsible for supervision and coordination of all external areas within the department to include Creative Content, Broadcast Production, Athletic Communications, Marketing and Ticket Operations. In addition, this position serves as a sport supervisor for assigned sport programs.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations assists the Director of Athletics in the administration of sixteen intercollegiate athletic programs at the University of Idaho. The position is responsible for supervision and coordination of all external areas within the department to include Creative Content, Broadcast Production, Athletic Communications, Marketing and Ticket Operations. In addition, this position serves as a sport supervisor for assigned sport programs.

Unit URL

govandals.com

Position Qualifications

Required Experience
  • Seven years of progressive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, specifically in the areas of external operations
  • Demonstrated success in leadership of revenue generation, communications, marketing and ticketing
  • Experience with leadership, management and organizational skills
  • Working with stakeholders, including campus leadership, faculty, donors, corporate partners, media and alumni


Required Education
  • Bachelor's Degree


Required Other
  • None


Additional Preferred
  • Master's degree
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities
  • Demonstrated success in strategic planning, revenue growth
  • Experience with sport supervision
  • Working knowledge of NCAA


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None


Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employee Category
Exempt

Pay Range
$85 - $100K / Commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment
Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No

Posting Date
07/01/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by 7/10/26 will receive first review consideration.

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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