Associate Director of Athletics, Facility Operations Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: March 10, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s): 1211-NN_ADMINPRO - Assistant Athletic Director, 1211-YN_ADMINPRO - Assistant Athletic Director
Business Title: Associate Director of Athletics, Facility Operations
Employee Type: Admin. Professional
Position Details: The Opportunity: As the
Associate Director of Athletics for Facility Operations , you provide strategic leadership, oversight, and hands-on support for all athletic facility operations at Washington State University. In this role, you play an essential part in advancing the department's mission by managing facility improvement projects and ensuring the effective operation of all athletic facilities.
Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics, you serve as the primary liaison with university facilities teams and external contractors or vendors, and you play a critical role in creating a safe, compliant, and engaging environment that supports the success of student-athletes and enhances the overall university experience.
Additional Information: This is a
full time (100
% FTE),
permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $6,250 - $7,500 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with
RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the
detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and
Total Compensation .
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in sports administration, administrative, business, liberal arts, social sciences, or related discipline plus four (4) years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for the particular unit, including one (1) year of supervisory responsibility. Any combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for the required education. Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations established by governing associations.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Preferred Qualifications: - Advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
- Experience in facility maintenance and facility improvements.
- Experience in working with budgets.
- Demonstrated current knowledge of NCAA procedures and regulations.
- Demonstrated interpersonal relations skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress, confrontational circumstances.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people.
- Demonstrated skills in adaptability.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, consider alternatives and provide flexibility.
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
About WSU Athletics - To learn more about the great work we are doing, please vist our link above.
Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate Department Name: Event & Facility Operations Location: Pullman, WA Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates , upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) , before starting your Workday application,
please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday . Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by
RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type: Full time
Position Term: 12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu .
Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.
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