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

  • 7 years of leadership experience in collegiate athletics focused on external operations
  • Proven track record in revenue generation, marketing, and ticketing
  • Strong management and organizational skills
  • Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including campus leadership and alumni
  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Athletics in managing 16 intercollegiate athletic programs
  • Supervise and coordinate all external functions including marketing and communications
  • Oversee Creative Content and Broadcast Production initiatives
  • Manage Athletic Communications and Ticket Operations
  • Serve as a sport supervisor for assigned programs

Benefits

  • Exposure to a wide range of collegiate athletics operations
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate in external operations
  • Engagement with a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Potential for career growth within a university setting
  • Involvement in strategic planning and revenue development
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
Athletics General

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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