Associate Athletic Director for Internal Ops

Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations
Fresno State Athletic Corporation

The Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations serves as a leader within the Department of Athletics, providing strategic oversight of facilities & event operations, equipment room operations, and assigned sport programs, and providing operational direction to the IT staff assigned to Athletics. This position is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across all athletic facilities and home competitions while advancing a safe, fiscally responsible, and high-quality environment that supports student-athlete success and enhances the fan experience.

As a key member of the Athletics senior leadership team, the Associate AD provides direct supervision of assigned sport programs and oversees all competitive scheduling, fiscal accountability, purchasing operations, and coach development across all sport programs. The role serves as a primary liaison among coaches, student-athletes, campus partners, and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with departmental values, institutional priorities, and NCAA standards.

This position assists with long-term facilities and capital planning initiatives, oversees event management strategy and execution, helps centralize sport program purchasing, and collaborates closely with the Athletic Business Office on budget management, cost and revenue analysis, and fiscal/budget training for coaches & staff. The Associate AD establishes operational standards, drives cross-department collaboration, and contributes to strategic initiatives related to facilities growth, competitive excellence, and conference alignment.

Through proactive leadership, data-informed decision-making, and a commitment to service excellence, the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations plays a critical role in advancing the department’s operational integrity, financial stewardship, and overall strategic vision.

Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.  Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

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