EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

EEO number: 26P321

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience

Salary Band: S12

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Athletic Director, reporting to the President, provides strategic leadership and direction that intensifies the excitement and achievement of Wright State University Athletics and increases community and public engagement with the Raiders. Responsible for long-range planning for all administrative, management, facilities, fundraising, marketing, and public relations for an NCAA Division I program, ensuring compliance with NCAA and league standards, Title IX, state and federal laws. Serves as a key ambassador for the University, actively engaging in fundraising activities and alumni relations initiatives. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, sports management, or related field, and
Five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience within NCAA intercollegiate athletics, or comparable experience in closely related environments, with a strong preference for Division I athletics experience.
Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop effective relationships with faculty, staff, and students.
Proven fundraising and marketing experience.
Demonstrated fiscal integrity and management experience.
Commitment to inclusive excellence and gender equity.
Thorough understanding of NCAA compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree and executive management experience in athletics department at a similar university.

Essential Functions and percent of time

Strategic Mission/Vision Alignment - 30%

Provides strategic vision, leadership, and external engagement for Wright State Athletics by:

Articulating the philosophy and vision for the future of intercollegiate athletics while
advancing competitive excellence and institutional priorities.
Planning, developing, and implementing strategies for generating revenues and resources for Wright State Athletics, including oversight of marketing, promotions, and public relations.
Demonstrating an understanding of the evolving intercollegiate athletics landscape, including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and emerging revenue sharing models, and providing strategic oversight of institutional approaches in these areas.
Representing Wright State internally and externally to key stakeholders including media, alumni, donors, prospective student-athletes and families, and governing bodies such
as the NCAA and Horizon League.
Participating in institutional planning and policy-making committees, including those related to enrollment and student success.
Overseeing the development of recruitment and communication

Student Athlete Support and Success - 20%

Promotes student-athlete success, academic achievement, and compliance by:

Championing a culture of academic excellence, integrity, and accountability for student athlete success.
Ensuring alignment with institutional academic priorities and fostering collaboration with academic and student support units.
Supporting student-athlete welfare, including academic progress, retention, graduation, and post-graduate success.
Ensuring all athletic programs operate in compliance with Wright State, NCAA, and Horizon League policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Maintaining NCAA certification and overseeing all required reporting and eligibility standards.
Upholding the highest ethical and professional standards across all athletics programs.

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd)

Executive Leadership - 25%

Provides leadership and direction to assigned staff by:

Building and sustaining a cohesive, high-performing internal culture that prioritizes collaboration, accountability and shared success.
Setting performance expectations, monitoring outcomes, and fostering a culture of accountability and professional development.
Managing resources and adjusting priorities to meet evolving departmental needs.

Other duties as assigned by the President - 5%

Working Conditions

It is expected that the Athletics Director will travel in support of team activities, fundraising, community engagement, etc.
Will regularly attend events on evenings and weekends.
Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply.
To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.
Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

MRJ Advisors is assisting Wright State University in this search. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by May 15, 2026. Applications, nominations and inquiries should be directed to: wrightstate_adsearch@mrjadvisorsllc.com

First Consideration Date: 05/15/2026

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