Director of Athletics Resume Example

Director of Athletics · Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI · 2018 - Present

• Increased annual athletic department revenue by 25% (over $5 million) over five years through strategic fundraising initiatives and corporate sponsorships.
• Oversaw the successful completion of a $30 million athletic facility upgrade project, including a new training center and stadium renovations, ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Achieved an all-time high student-athlete academic success rate of 92%, with 15 teams earning NCAA academic recognition.
• Implemented comprehensive diversity and inclusion programs, resulting in a 15% increase in minority coaching staff representation.
• Negotiated new media rights deals, boosting exposure and generating an additional $1.2 million annually for the department.

Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations · University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH · 2012 - 2018

• Managed a $25 million operational budget, optimizing resource allocation to support 18 varsity sports programs.
• Directed game day operations and event management for all home athletic events, improving fan experience metrics by 20%.
• Streamlined departmental administrative processes, reducing operational costs by 8% annually.
• Coordinated with facilities management to ensure optimal upkeep and scheduling of all athletic venues, supporting over 300 annual events.
• Supervised a team of 10 full-time staff and over 50 part-time event personnel.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance · University of Dayton

Dayton, OH · 2006 - 2012

• Developed and implemented comprehensive NCAA compliance education programs for over 400 student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Reduced NCAA violations by 30% through proactive monitoring and robust educational initiatives.
• Successfully guided the athletic department through a complex NCAA audit with zero major findings.
• Managed all aspects of student-athlete eligibility, waivers, and interpretations of NCAA rules for 17 sports.

Master of Science in Sports Management · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, MA · 2004 - 2006

• Completed thesis on optimizing athletic department revenue streams for NCAA Division I programs.
• Awarded Graduate Assistantship, contributing to event operations and marketing for intercollegiate athletics.

Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology · Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, IN · 1998 - 2002

• Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.7/4.0.
• Captain of Varsity Basketball team, leading to two NCAA tournament appearances.
• Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Director of Athletics · Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · 2018 - Present

• Secured over $15M in donor contributions and sponsorships, increasing athletic department annual revenue by 40% in five years.
• Led the transition of 30+ sports programs to NCAA Division I, overseeing facility upgrades and strategic scheduling.
• Increased student-athlete academic success, achieving a 92% Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and 3.4 cumulative GPA across all teams.
• Developed and implemented new community outreach programs, engaging over 5,000 local youth annually in sports clinics and mentorship.
• Expanded athletic scholarship offerings by 25%, attracting top talent while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Associate Athletic Director, Development & External Relations · Elon University

Elon, NC · 2012 - 2018

• Managed a team responsible for generating $7M annually through major gifts, corporate partnerships, and ticket sales.
• Successfully launched a $20M capital campaign for new athletic facilities, exceeding goal by 10% within three years.
• Developed comprehensive marketing strategies that increased average game attendance by 15% across key sports.
• Oversaw external communications, leading to a 30% increase in media mentions and positive public relations.
• Negotiated multi-year apparel and equipment deals, saving the department over $500K annually.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance · University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC · 2008 - 2012

• Ensured 100% NCAA and conference compliance for 19 varsity sports and over 350 student-athletes.
• Developed and delivered comprehensive rules education sessions for coaches, staff, and student-athletes, reducing violations by 20%.
• Streamlined eligibility certification processes, improving efficiency by 15% through new software implementation.
• Served as liaison with academic support services to monitor student-athlete progress and retention.
• Assisted in student-athlete welfare initiatives, including life skills programming and community service.

M.A. in Sports Administration · University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · 2006 - 2008

• Graduated with Honors, 3.9 GPA
• Thesis: "The Impact of Community Engagement on Mid-Major Athletic Program Sustainability"

B.S. in Sport Management · North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC · 2001 - 2005

• Dean's List all semesters
• Member, Sport Management Student Association