Deputy Athletic Director
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Brookings, South Dakota, us, 57007
South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking a Deputy Athletic Director to join our Intercollegiate Athletics team. In this position you’ll play a pivotal role in driving competitive excellence, elevating student athlete success, and strengthening the department’s strategic impact. This position is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position located in Brookings, South Dakota.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the athletic department.
Oversee marketing, communications, and broadcast services within athletics.
Act as a primary liaison for campus and community organizations.
Represent SDState Intercollegiate Athletics on various university, conference, community, and NCAA committees.
Sport supervision.
Support athletic development initiatives.
Assist with contract management, third party vendors, and maintain policies and procedures with athletics and the university guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned Master's degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration or a closely related field by the date of application.
At least five years of related experience in sports management, intercollegiate athletics, or revenue generation at the Senior Associate Athletic Director level or higher.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Commitment to athletics programs.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills; excellent effective communication skills (oral and written); and effective time management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understand and comply with all rules, regulations, bylaws, and interpretations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Executive level Division I or II intercollegiate athletics administrative experience.
Demonstrated experience in fund raising, budgeting, sport oversight, and corporate sponsorship relations.
Demonstrated ability to layout and implement objectives, goals, and strategic plans for broadcast services, tickets, marketing, and corporate sponsorships.
Proven career path.
APPLICATION DEADLINE Position closes 2/27/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
For questions on the position, contact the Hiring Manager; Justin Sell, by emailing Justin.Sell@sdstate.edu or calling (605) 688-6388.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the athletic department.
Oversee marketing, communications, and broadcast services within athletics.
Act as a primary liaison for campus and community organizations.
Represent SDState Intercollegiate Athletics on various university, conference, community, and NCAA committees.
Sport supervision.
Support athletic development initiatives.
Assist with contract management, third party vendors, and maintain policies and procedures with athletics and the university guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned Master's degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration or a closely related field by the date of application.
At least five years of related experience in sports management, intercollegiate athletics, or revenue generation at the Senior Associate Athletic Director level or higher.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Commitment to athletics programs.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills; excellent effective communication skills (oral and written); and effective time management skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Understand and comply with all rules, regulations, bylaws, and interpretations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Executive level Division I or II intercollegiate athletics administrative experience.
Demonstrated experience in fund raising, budgeting, sport oversight, and corporate sponsorship relations.
Demonstrated ability to layout and implement objectives, goals, and strategic plans for broadcast services, tickets, marketing, and corporate sponsorships.
Proven career path.
APPLICATION DEADLINE Position closes 2/27/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu , search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.
For questions on the position, contact the Hiring Manager; Justin Sell, by emailing Justin.Sell@sdstate.edu or calling (605) 688-6388.
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