Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Overview

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Position Title:Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Category:Limited

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Athletics Dir (Inst) (D2/D3)

Position Summary:

University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Director of Intercollegiate Athletics to oversee a 16-sport department that competes in the best National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III conference in the country, and the highly-competitive Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).  
 

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics leads and continuously develops a representative athletic program guided by the University’s strategic plan, mission and vision statement. Resource development is critical to the success of the mission of the university and its Athletic program. 

The Athletic Director must foster a collaborative partnership with offices across campus, including executive leadership, Admissions, Marketing, UW-Platteville Foundation, Facilities, Human Resources, Budget, Finance and Compliance.

Compensation for this position is $120,000 – 140,000, commensurate with experience.  This is a full time, benefit and paid leave eligible position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Direct and supervise the administration of the men’s and women’s athletic programs and provide oversight of all administrative, compliance, operational and business functions in accordance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), and University institutional policies and procedures.

• Encourage and create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, professionalism, and respect among staff, coaches and student athletes while maintaining a competitive program.

• Promote a competitive athletic atmosphere consistent with NCAA Division III philosophy.

Advancement

• Plan and oversee all fundraising and development activities for athletics, including charitable gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations, in coordination with the office of Development and Alumni Engagement.

• Organize, direct, and participate in activities that will promote a positive public image for the University on campus, as well as locally, regionally and nationally.

• Work with the University Communications to market and promote the athletic program.

Student Development

• Direct and supervise the administration of the Pioneer Activity Center and its related programs that provide opportunities for students to further their wellness and physical fitness.

• Collaborate with student life and services to support the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development of student athletes.

• Encourage and recognize student success in service, the classroom and in competition.

• Manage proactive recruitment pipeline and support efforts to attract and retain student athletes.

• Support the Higher Learning Commission [HLC] accreditation process, as required.

Sports Administration

• Ensure that all department members have full knowledge of and abide by the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA and the WIAC.  

• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures including the preparation of department manual, necessary to effectively manage the University athletic program.

• Approve all conference and non-conference schedules.

• Develop long range administrative, operational, compliance and athletic plans consistent within Division III programs.

• Serve on University NCAA and/or WIAC committees, as appropriate.

• Serve as liaison for WIAC sport committees.

Athletic Operations

• Oversight and supervision of facilities and maintenance for sporting and athletic related environments

• Develop and supervise annual operating budgets and when necessary, have appropriate signature authority for same, including payroll for applicable athletic employees.

• Actively recruit, manage, develop and evaluate athletic  personnel.

• Delegate responsibilities to assure efficient and productive operations of all administrative and athletic activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.

• 7-10 years of experience in a NCAA Division program

• 3-5 years of experience leading/supervising personnel and budgets in an Athletic Department

• Familiarity with NCAA regulations and Title IX compliance

• Demonstrate a strategic and forward-thinking mindset

• Strong interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to collaborate and positively influence public relations between the department, campus, and community.

• Demonstrated track record of building community relationships, fundraising and related development activities

Application Deadline:
 

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by: February 9, 2026.  Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
 

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications

• A current resume

• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.

• Additional documents as needed

Legal Notices and Important Information: 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

 

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

 

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

 

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

 

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Annual Security & Annual Fire Safety Report is available for review. Call the UW-Platteville Campus Police Office at 608.342.1584 for a paper copy of the annual report.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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