Director of Athletics

Director of AthleticsRequisition ID\: T240739DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY ONLINE BUTTON

For consideration, application materialsshould be submitted to Parker Executive Search’s websiteAbout the Opportunity

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a visionary and innovative Director of Athletics to lead UAB Athletics during a transformative period in intercollegiate sports. As the leader of an 18-sport NCAA Division I athletics program competing primarily in the American Conference, the Director of Athletics will be responsible for advancing competitive excellence, supporting the academic achievement and holistic development of student-athletes, strengthening financial sustainability, and engaging the university, Birmingham community, alumni and supporters around a compelling vision for the future of Blazer Athletics.

The next Director of Athletics will inherit a department with significant institutional momentum, including substantial investments in athletics facilities, strong academic performance and a growing university and community. At the same time, the rapidly changing collegiate athletics landscape creates an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader capable of developing new revenue streams, strengthening philanthropy and corporate partnerships, maximizing media and brand opportunities, and strategically managing student-athlete revenue sharing and other emerging competitive investments.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, articulate, and execute a comprehensive long-term vision for UAB Athletics

• Establish strategic priorities, measurable goals, accountability, and stewardship measures

• Collaborate with University Executive to navigate conference dynamics, NIL, and revenue sharing

• Develop innovative revenue-generation strategies including philanthropy, sponsorships, partnerships, and ticket sales

• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain talented coaches, administrators, and staff

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture rooted in trust, transparency, professionalism, integrity, respect, and UAB values

• Serve as a visible ambassador for UAB Athletics and strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, corporate partners, fans, and the Birmingham community

• Ensure compliance with University of Alabama System , university, conference, NCAA, and Title IX rules and regulations

• Foster student-athlete academic achievement, personal development, health, and well being

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