Deputy Athletic Director

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Key Responsibilities

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans,

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Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Deputy Athletic Director - Boca Raton, FL.

The Deputy Athletic Director reports to the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and provides executive leadership and operational oversight for the entire department. Responsible for supporting and leading department-wide operations, strategy, and acting on behalf of the Vice President when assigned.

Responsibilities

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→Acts on behalf of the Vice President/Director of Athletics.
→Supports and provides administrative and operational leadership across all athletic units, ensuring alignment and continuity.
→Translate strategic priorities into operational plans, timelines, and measurable objectives.
→Supports and leads internal strategy, overseeing the Chief Financial Officer and related internal units, serving as a key advisor to the executive leadership team.
→Oversee the business and day-to-day operations of the athletic department.
→Lead cross-functional initiatives that affect the broader athletics department.
→Oversee and supervise internal departments that include Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, Facilities and Events, Compliance, Mental Health and Performance, and Student Athlete Success Center departments, amongst others.
→Provides sport oversight for Men’s Soccer, coordinating resources and program support.
→Reviews, approves, and recommends financial decisions for assigned areas; collaborates closely with the Athletics CFO on budget planning and resource allocation.
→Represents the department professionally in university, conference, community, and corporate settings.
→Participates as a member of the athletics executive leadership team.
→Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What We Offer

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If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

✓Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

✓State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

✓State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

✓Sick Leave Pool Program.

✓Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

✓Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

✓Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Requirements

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Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.

$205,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

University Athletics

Boca Raton

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Weekends and nights as needed.

2026-10-19

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.