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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Deputy Athletics Director for Operations & Strategy, the Senior Associate Athletics Director provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for athletics facilities, venue operations, capital planning, construction management, camps and auxiliary programming, and assigned sport programs. The position serves as a key member of the Athletics Department Senior Leadership Team and plays a critical role in advancing the department's operational effectiveness, long-term infrastructure goals, and strategic priorities.

This position is responsible for the planning, development, execution, and stewardship of athletics facilities and capital projects, including facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, deferred maintenance initiatives, and new construction. The Senior Associate Athletics Director serves as the department's primary liaison with campus planning, facilities management, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with university objectives.

The position provides executive oversight of assigned athletics facilities and venue operations, including facility scheduling, event management, third-party rentals, championships, camps and clinics, emergency preparedness, risk management, and operational planning. The role is responsible for maximizing facility utilization, supporting revenue-generating opportunities, and ensuring athletics facilities provide a safe, functional, and high-quality experience for student-athletes, coaches, staff, spectators, and external users.

In addition, the Senior Associate Athletics Director serves as the sport supervisor for assigned athletics programs, providing leadership, guidance, and accountability to head coaches and staff while promoting student-athlete welfare, competitive excellence, academic achievement, and compliance with NCAA, conference, university, and departmental regulations.

As a member of the department's senior leadership team, the Senior Associate Athletics Director contributes to organizational planning, policy development, budget strategy, resource allocation, and cross-functional initiatives that advance the mission of Long Beach State Athletics. The position requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, project management expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively manage complex projects, stakeholder relationships, and organizational priorities within a dynamic NCAA Division I environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Capital Planning, Construction Management, & Facilities Development.
• Athletics Facilities, Events, & Venue Operations. Review facility utilization, revenue, expense, and operational performance reports to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Sport Supervision & Program Oversight. Supervise coaching staff and promote their professional growth, while advocating for student-athlete welfare, balancing academic success, athletic performance, and personal development.
• Senior Leadership Team & Strategic Initiatives. n a manner consistent with department and University objectives and initiatives, support strategic goals and objectives to achieve accountability and efficient stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human).
• Camps, Clinics, & Auxiliary Revenue Programs.
• External Partnerships, Community Relations & Stakeholder Management.

Department

Athletics

Duration of Appointment

This is a regular, at-will position.

Classification

Administrator II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU MPP Compensation Summary Range: The MPP Comp Summary Range for this position is $10,555 - $15,833 per month.  

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; Ability to collaborate positively to effectively drive toward organizational goals. Demonstrate Inclusive Behaviors – Seek and develop relationships that help grow and maintain a working and learning environment where every student, employee and community member is treated with dignity and respect.  Manages Complexity – Make sense of complex, high quality and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve issues and demonstrated analytical, decision making, prioritization and problem-solving skills. Use a “why not?” mindset.  Ability to develop ongoing relationships with season ticket holders, local community, and donors.

Ability to guide others in policy and procedures in support of the athletics department and the university. Organizational Savvy – Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Drives Results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances and thrive in fast-paced, high pressure environments. Strong customer service skills over the telephone, in person, and through written communication. Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of related experience required. Previous experience working in a Division I environment preferred.

• Prior NCAA Division I collegiate or professional athletics preferred.

•Ability to work a non-standard work week including nights, weekends & holidays is required.

Licenses

• Valid CA driver’s license required.

Application Procedures

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

Conflict of Interest: The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.  

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.