Office of Human Resource Management

South Carolina State University is a renowned institution committed to excellence in academics and athletics. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment for student-athletes to excel both on the field and in the classroom. Our athletic programs are an integral part of campus life, and we are dedicated to ensuring our student-athletes' academic success and overall well-being.

The Assistant Athletic Director for Administration plays a crucial role in providing administrative and operational support to the Director of Athletics. This student-centered position requires some night and weekend hours.

As a member of the Athletic Leadership Team, this role contributes to the overall direction, performance, and visibility of SC State’s NCAA Division I athletics program and is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In addition, the Assistant Athletic Director serves as a sport supervisor, supporting the development, performance, and holistic success of assigned varsity programs and coaching staff.

The role requires balancing creative vision with operational execution, while contributing to departmental planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration across the institution. This position reports to the Director of Athletics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Departmental and University Leadership
• Serve as a member of the Athletic Leadership Team, contributing to departmental strategy, planning, and decision-making.
• Partner with the Director of Athletics and Athletics colleagues to align athletics initiatives with institutional priorities, including student success, campus engagement, and strategic enrollment growth.
• Represent Athletics in cross-functional initiatives and institutional committees.
• Supervision and Program Oversight
• Serve as the primary supervisor for assigned varsity programs, providing leadership, oversight, and support to head coaches.
• Partner with coaches to establish, monitor, and assess program goals related to recruitment, competitive success, student-athlete academic achievement, alumni engagement and fundraising, and program development.
• Support a positive and accountable culture across teams, consistent with departmental expectations and institutional values.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support event operations, including facilities, campus police, and external vendors.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the NCAA and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
• Administration and Resource Management
• Support departmental resource management and allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with university, conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree   
• Previous experience in athletics administration, athletic communications, or related fields  
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, coaches, and/or student employees  
• Experience contributing to departmental planning, operations, or strategic initiatives  
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills  
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required  
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree 
• Experience serving in a sport/coach supervision or comparable leadership role  
• Familiarity with NCAA and conference compliance and reporting requirements  
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, event-driven environment