Director of Athletics
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), Anchorage, AK, United States
Director of Athletics
The University of Alaska – Anchorage (UAA) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of Athletics (AD or the Director). Located in Anchorage — Alaska's largest city and gateway to world-class outdoor adventure — UAA offers a distinctive opportunity to lead a nationally recognized National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and II athletics program in one of the most unique settings in higher education. The AD will join the Chancellor's leadership team at a pivotal moment for the university and Seawolf Athletics. With strong community support, outstanding facilities, and a student‑athlete culture grounded in academic success and athletic excellence, the next AD will have the opportunity to elevate the national profile of Seawolf Athletics while strengthening its impact across Alaska and beyond. This role offers a rare combination of strategic leadership, community engagement, and program growth within a dynamic dual‑mission university, positioning athletics as a driver of enrollment, community engagement, and workforce pathways for metropolitan Anchorage and communities across Southcentral Alaska. Responsibilities and Expectations
Lead the NCAA Division I and II athletics program. Elevate the national profile of Seawolf Athletics. Strengthen impact across Alaska and beyond. Serve as strategic leader driving enrollment, community engagement, and workforce pathways. Collaborate with university leadership to align athletics with institutional goals. Qualifications
Experienced leaders with a strong record of success in intercollegiate athletics. Preferred: NCAA Division I or II experience. Acceptable: Professional sport leadership with sophisticated understanding of intercollegiate athletics. Application Process
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at www.wittkieffer.com. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 20, 2026 and submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher at UAADirectorofAthletics@wittkieffer.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information or other legally protected status. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination (alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
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The University of Alaska – Anchorage (UAA) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to serve as its next Director of Athletics (AD or the Director). Located in Anchorage — Alaska's largest city and gateway to world-class outdoor adventure — UAA offers a distinctive opportunity to lead a nationally recognized National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and II athletics program in one of the most unique settings in higher education. The AD will join the Chancellor's leadership team at a pivotal moment for the university and Seawolf Athletics. With strong community support, outstanding facilities, and a student‑athlete culture grounded in academic success and athletic excellence, the next AD will have the opportunity to elevate the national profile of Seawolf Athletics while strengthening its impact across Alaska and beyond. This role offers a rare combination of strategic leadership, community engagement, and program growth within a dynamic dual‑mission university, positioning athletics as a driver of enrollment, community engagement, and workforce pathways for metropolitan Anchorage and communities across Southcentral Alaska. Responsibilities and Expectations
Lead the NCAA Division I and II athletics program. Elevate the national profile of Seawolf Athletics. Strengthen impact across Alaska and beyond. Serve as strategic leader driving enrollment, community engagement, and workforce pathways. Collaborate with university leadership to align athletics with institutional goals. Qualifications
Experienced leaders with a strong record of success in intercollegiate athletics. Preferred: NCAA Division I or II experience. Acceptable: Professional sport leadership with sophisticated understanding of intercollegiate athletics. Application Process
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at www.wittkieffer.com. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by April 20, 2026 and submitted to the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher at UAADirectorofAthletics@wittkieffer.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information or other legally protected status. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination (alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
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