Senior Assoc AD for Student Athlete Services
- 503068
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Jan 19 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Joseph Almaguer, 575-646-5448, jalma5@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Open until filled with applications received by January 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST being given first consideration.
New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams – and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team!
Position Details
Position Title: Senior Assoc AD for Student Athlete Services
College/Division: Athletics
Department: 108000-ATHLETICS
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Mornings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, Travel Required
Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services serves as a senior member of the Athletics leadership team and reports directly to the Director of Athletics. This position functions as a Sport Administrator and provides strategic leadership and oversight for comprehensive student-athlete services, including academic support, sports medicine, athletic training, performance nutrition, sport psychology, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education initiatives. The role is responsible for promoting student-athlete success, well-being, and competitive excellence while ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Student-Athlete Services Oversight
• Provide executive leadership and supervision for academic services, sports medicine, athletic training, performance nutrition, sport psychology, SAAC, and NIL education programs.
• Ensure an integrated, holistic approach to student-athlete development emphasizing academic achievement, physical health, mental wellness, leadership development, and life skills.
• Collaborate with campus partners to enhance wellness, counseling, nutrition, and educational support services for student-athletes.
Sport Administration
• Serve as Sport Administrator for assigned athletic programs, providing oversight of budgeting, scheduling, compliance, personnel management, and competitive performance.
• Act as the primary liaison between coaching staffs and Athletics senior leadership.
• Evaluate coaching staffs and programs to ensure alignment with departmental goals and institutional values.
Academic Support Services
• Oversee academic progress monitoring, eligibility certification, retention strategies, and graduation initiatives.
• Partner with academic affairs to support student-athlete academic success and degree completion.
Sports Medicine, Wellness & Performance
• Provide administrative oversight of sports medicine and athletic training operations, ensuring best practices in injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols.
• Oversee performance nutrition services, including fueling education, meal planning, and collaboration with dining services and medical staff.
• Oversee sport psychology and mental health services, promoting performance enhancement, resilience, and student-athlete well-being.
• Support and advance a culture of physical, mental, and emotional wellness across all athletic programs.
SAAC & Student-Athlete Leadership
• Advise and support the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Promote student-athlete leadership development, civic engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
NIL Education
• Oversee NIL education programming to ensure student-athletes are informed of institutional, conference, and NCAA NIL policies and opportunities.
• Coordinate with compliance, legal counsel, and external partners to deliver educational resources and best practices.
Strategic Leadership & Compliance
• Assist the Director of Athletics with departmental planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations across all areas of responsibility.
• Represent the Athletics Department on institutional committees, conference committees, and external organizations as assigned.
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• Develop, coordinate, and communicate with former student-athletes regarding current Athletics Department events, initiatives, and engagement opportunities.
• Support departmental special events, external relations, and strategic initiatives as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
• Perform additional duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Five (5) years of experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:
Equivalent Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
