Assistant Athletic Director - Internal Operations

About the role

The Assistant Athletic Director – Internal Operations supports the Director of Athletics in managing day‑to‑day functions of the LSUA athletics department. This position ensures smooth internal processes, compliance, and financial stewardship across all sports programs.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as primary communication hub for the department, assisting coaches with work‑day software, travel arrangements, and budgeting.
• Oversee and manage sport‑specific and departmental budgets, processing requisitions and acting as liaison with the university accounting office.
• Prepare deposits for all athletics revenues, including ticket sales and fundraising proceeds.
• Collaborate with the Faculty Athletic Representative to certify NAIA compliance for student‑athletes.
• Assist the foundation accountant with vendor invoice reconciliation, account statements, and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Maintain records of signing letters and grant‑in‑aid agreements between players and coaches.
• Act as Title IX Coordinator, ensuring gender‑equity compliance for the department.
• Prepare annual reports such as the EADA and NAIA ROA Year‑End Report.
• Coordinate visits for opposing teams and officials, update the visitor’s guide, and manage event ticketing and gameday operations.
• Write and submit grant applications to national and local foundations.

Required profile

• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in athletics administration, budgeting, and compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Required skills