Long Island University (LIU), an NCAA DIV I institution, invites applications for the Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA. The Deputy Director of Athletics for Administration/SWA is a member of the LIU Athletics executive team and provides oversight of various areas as assigned by the Director of Athletics. This position will oversee sport programs and personnel, manage budgets, direct resource allocation, and drive initiatives that strengthen competitiveness, enhance student-athlete experience, and improve overall department function.
This position works closely with university staff and is responsible for maintaining contact with key internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position serves as an oversight of various areas as assigned. This position is based on the Long Island University Post campus but requires an active presence at both the Post and Brooklyn campuses.
Duties And Responsibilities
This position is a member of the LIU Athletics executive team. Builds relationships with campus liaisons in connecting to each of these units of the athletic department. As Senior Woman Administrator, leads Title IX compliance efforts for all women’s athletic programs.
Day-to-Day Departmental Operations
Direct and oversee all aspects of the department's daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with institutional values and policies as well as NCAA and conference regulations.
Develop and implement clear operational protocols and workflows that enhance communication, streamline decision-making, and improve performance across all functional areas. Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence among coaches, administrators, and support staff. Sport Program Supervision Develop and manage a comprehensive sport supervision model to support the success of all 39 varsity programs. Serve as lead sport administration at the direction of the Director of Athletics. Provide direct oversight of assigned sports partnering with head coaches to establish goals, evaluate performance, support recruiting efforts, and promote student-athlete well-being, while ensuring this framework is applied consistently across all sports administrators. Conduct regular evaluations of teams and collaborate with coaches and administrators to align competitive performance, student-athlete development, and departmental standards. Ensure that all sport programs operate with integrity, in compliance with NCAA regulations, fiscal accountability, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strategic Leadership & Advising Serve as a key member of the department's executive leadership team, acting as a strategic advisor to the
Director of Athletics. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in an applicable field.
Work Schedule
Requires the ability to work occasional nights, weekends, and some holidays.
About Long Island University
One of the largest private universities in the nation, Long Island University maintains a storied legacy of championship athletics, exhibited by 23 National Championships, 200+ Conference Championships, 350+ All-Americans, 68 Professional Draft Picks and 6 Olympians. LIU has two distinct campuses, an 11-acre self-contained campus in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, and a 320-acre campus in Brookville, New York on Long Island’s iconic North Shore. Both campuses boast state-of-the-art facilities and a devoted, passionate fan base. LIU’s student body population consists of 16,000 students from 48 states and 80 countries. Its global network of 200,000 alumni includes industry leaders and numerous professional athletes. The University was recently named by Forbes as one of ten “hot colleges in the making,” and recognized for excellence by The Brookings Institution, Colleges of Distinction and The Princeton Review.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of its academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States
This position works closely with university staff and is responsible for maintaining contact with key internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this position serves as an oversight of various areas as assigned. This position is based on the Long Island University Post campus but requires an active presence at both the Post and Brooklyn campuses.
Duties And Responsibilities
This position is a member of the LIU Athletics executive team. Builds relationships with campus liaisons in connecting to each of these units of the athletic department. As Senior Woman Administrator, leads Title IX compliance efforts for all women’s athletic programs.
Day-to-Day Departmental Operations
Direct and oversee all aspects of the department's daily operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and alignment with institutional values and policies as well as NCAA and conference regulations.
Develop and implement clear operational protocols and workflows that enhance communication, streamline decision-making, and improve performance across all functional areas. Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence among coaches, administrators, and support staff. Sport Program Supervision Develop and manage a comprehensive sport supervision model to support the success of all 39 varsity programs. Serve as lead sport administration at the direction of the Director of Athletics. Provide direct oversight of assigned sports partnering with head coaches to establish goals, evaluate performance, support recruiting efforts, and promote student-athlete well-being, while ensuring this framework is applied consistently across all sports administrators. Conduct regular evaluations of teams and collaborate with coaches and administrators to align competitive performance, student-athlete development, and departmental standards. Ensure that all sport programs operate with integrity, in compliance with NCAA regulations, fiscal accountability, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strategic Leadership & Advising Serve as a key member of the department's executive leadership team, acting as a strategic advisor to the
Director of Athletics. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; master’s degree preferred.
- 5–7 years of full–time experience working within an institution of higher education in a management role.
- Previous experience working at an NCAA Division I institution or conference office.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and athletic compliance procedures and regulations is essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to serve as sport administrator and/or on-sight event manager for assigned sport programs.
- Potential for work travel with teams for away/road games, donor cultivation, and community related events.
- Previous experience managing multiple staff members.
Master’s degree in an applicable field.
Work Schedule
Requires the ability to work occasional nights, weekends, and some holidays.
About Long Island University
One of the largest private universities in the nation, Long Island University maintains a storied legacy of championship athletics, exhibited by 23 National Championships, 200+ Conference Championships, 350+ All-Americans, 68 Professional Draft Picks and 6 Olympians. LIU has two distinct campuses, an 11-acre self-contained campus in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, and a 320-acre campus in Brookville, New York on Long Island’s iconic North Shore. Both campuses boast state-of-the-art facilities and a devoted, passionate fan base. LIU’s student body population consists of 16,000 students from 48 states and 80 countries. Its global network of 200,000 alumni includes industry leaders and numerous professional athletes. The University was recently named by Forbes as one of ten “hot colleges in the making,” and recognized for excellence by The Brookings Institution, Colleges of Distinction and The Princeton Review.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of its academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States