The Associate Director of Athletics will provide direct operations and information support to Athletics and Academic staff and will have multiple opportunities to work with award-winning coaches, athletes, staff, and faculty at the university. The Associate Director of Athletics will report directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Under direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Athletics, the ADA will manage daily NCAA compliance duties, Athletics operations duties, and student-athlete engagement duties. NCAA Compliance Oversight - Assist in all NCAA Compliance Operations for the Athletic Department. - Serve as the NCAA Portal primary contact. - Serve as the point person for all transfer student-athletes. - Conduct daily monitoring of all NCAA, Department and University Compliance protocols. - Assist with NCAA Eligibility meetings with student-athletes each semester. - Monitor and certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition in accordance with NCAA and institutional standards. - Educate coaches, staff, and student-athletes on NCAA rules and regulations; provide interpretations and guidance as needed. - Prepare and submit required NCAA and institutional reports, including eligibility waivers and rule interpretations. - Maintain accurate compliance records and assist in investigating and reporting potential violations. - Represent the athletics department at conference meetings, NCAA regional rules seminars, as required

Athletics Operations Oversight - Coordinate scheduling of all home game-day supervision for all athletics contests, including facilities, officials, ticket sales, transportation, and communications. - Assist with oversight of game-day concessions operations, including inventory management, scheduling, and setup for all home events. - Assist with game-day operations to enhance game-day environment at all home athletics events. - Assist in coordinating all away-game team travel including bus and air travel as needed for teams and coaches. - Assist in coordination of annual athletics special events, including Play 4Kay events, annual Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, annual Hall of Fame Banquet, and annual homecoming activities. - Participate in strategic planning, budget management, and other administrative meetings with administration and coaching staff. - Serve on the VP and Director of Athletics Senior Leadership Team.

Student-Athlete and Community Engagement - Serve as the liaison to Academic Support Services. - Advise the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in planning and implementing annual public awareness and community engagement campaigns. - Oversee the successful planning and implementation of Athletics summer and spring camp programs for youth participants.

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university is required with a Master’s degree preferred. Prior experience working in intercollegiate athletics as an administrator or coach preferred.

Interested Candidates should apply online: www.methodist.edu/positions-available.  Please include cover letter, resume, and references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   The anticipated start date for this position is July 6, 2026.