Associate Athletic Director

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description

Job Summary:

This is a strategic position and will serve as a senior member of the athletic administrative team. This position will be responsible for the strict compliance of the athletic department to National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) rules and policies. The position will develop processes and procedures to ensure athletic department compliance and has primary responsibility to supervise coaches and staff regarding NAIA and HAAC rules compliance. The Associate Director will manage business relationship processes, assist in determining major expenditures and allocations with the department, as well as serving as the point of contact to work with the College’s Financial Aid department to coordinate the scholarship activities for department. Will work with Athletic Director in fundraising campaigns and explore new revenue sources for the department. Will implement processes and ensure programs are supporting the success of the student experience aspect for all student-athletes. The position will also have a large emphasis on the development and execution of gameday management duties. Frequent evening and weekend work required as well as some travel required. This position is exempt with regard to FLSA overtime. 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be detail oriented and have ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Previous effective supervisory experience is required. Working knowledge of NAIA eligibility regulations and working knowledge of fundraising practices is also required. Valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred. 

About Us:

PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  620
Org Unit:  Athletics PSC
Application Review Date:  7/8/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Non-Union
Job Location:  Peru, NE 68421
Advertised Salary:  Salary low to mid $60's DOQ/E.
Job Type:  Full-Time
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Eulanda Cade
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Please submit a cover letter in addition to the resume and application.

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Posting Start Date:  7/3/25