Position Information
General Information
Position Number 012494 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Working Title Associate Athletic Director - Football Administration Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type Permanent - Full-time Months per Year 12 Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Hours per week 40 FLSA Status Exempt Division Athletics Department Athletics (Adm) Work Location SAC Salary Range Primary Purpose of Department
The mission of the Athletic Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational programs. With a balanced program that supports opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that provides its student-athletes with the necessary tools to successful in academic, athletic and social settings. The Department of Athletic supports the highest ethical standards of the University, the NCAA and Conference Affiliation.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Associate Athletic Director - Football Administration serves as the principal day-to-day administrative leader and executive liaison for the UNC Charlotte Football program, reporting to theDirector of Athletics. In this critical leadership role, the Associate AD provides key insights into the football program's operations and serves as an advisor to the Athletic Director. This position requires an agile, forward-thinking leader prepared to help guide Charlotte Football through the evolving landscape of modern collegiate athletics. The Associate AD will hold direct strategic influence over football revenue sharing models, multi-million-dollar team operating budgets, NCAA compliance governance, staffing architecture, and NIL coordination.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary administrative conduit and operational bridge between the Football program (head coach, coaching staff, support personnel) and the Director of Athletics.
- Provide proactive, operational intelligence and strategic counsel to the Director of Athletics regarding team culture, staffing, and emerging program opportunities.
- Ensure all football administrative, personnel, and competitive initiatives strictly align with university standards, departmental core values, and institutional policy.
- Provide administrative oversight and organizational alignment across all football support verticals.
- Collaborate with executive athletics leadership, football personnel, university administration, and legal counsel to develop, execute, and adapt Charlotte Athletics' Revenue Sharing Strategy.
- Assist in modeling financial roster valuations, player compensation models, and strategic resource allocations to ensure maximum on-field competitiveness and long-term fiscal sustainability.
- Establish transparent internal tracking systems, reporting mechanisms, and audit-ready governance for direct institution-to-student-athlete revenue distributions.
- Help facilitate NIL education for football student-athletes and staff.
- Direct the planning, allocation, forecasting, and day-to-day management of multi-million-dollar football budget.
- Partner closely with the Head Coach, Director of Football Operations, and personnel team to optimize national recruiting expenditures, talent evaluation logistics, and recruiting technology investments.
- Partner with football coaches, staff and compliance office to remain in compliance with NCAA rules.
- Foster an elite high-performance environment dedicated to holistic student-athlete well-being, academic achievement, mental health resources, and career transition readiness.
- Assist as needed with high-stakes logistical operations, including team travel, gamedays, pre-season training camp, postseason bowl arrangements, and facility enhancements at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
- Represent the Director of Athletics and Charlotte Athletics in conference football committee meetings or other designated meetings.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Sports Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Higher Education, or related field).
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Experience working within an NFL organization / front office (e.g., player personnel, scouting, football operations, administration, player engagement, or logistics).
- Experience working in a College Football program (FBS, FCS, or major collegiate athletics department) in an administrative, operational, recruiting, or player development capacity.
- Collegiate Football Playing Experience (NCAA FBS, FCS, or Division II/III) or professional playing background, providing firsthand understanding of student-athlete schedules, locker room dynamics, and team culture.
- Familiarity with NIL collective structures, athlete marketing, contract analysis, or athlete compensation models.
- Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, or Juris Doctor) in Sports Management, Business, Law, or related discipline.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants Posting Open Date 10/30/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Proposed Hire Date If time-limited please indicate appointment end date Contact Information
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- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
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