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R787**Position Summary:****Job Description:****Director of Athletics**Western Colorado University invites energetic, collaborative, and visionary professionals to apply for the position of Director of Athletics. This unique opportunity allows a seasoned leader to build on the successes and traditions of a nationally recognized NCAA Division II athletics program.Reporting directly to the President of the University, the Director of Athletics serves on the President’s Cabinet and works closely with members of the Senior Cabinet. The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, strategic planning, and administration of Western Colorado University's comprehensive NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics program, which includes 14 NCAA-sponsored teams, two varsity sport programs, and approximately 500 student-athletes. This role also oversees Junior Mountaineers and Conference and Event Services, managing approximately 40 annual events and serving nearly 8,000 attendees. The Director works closely with the Western Colorado University Foundation and Advancement Office to cultivate and steward relationships with alumni, donors, families, and external stakeholders to secure financial support for sport programs, capital improvements, and department-wide initiatives.This position leads with a focus on student-athlete success, competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community engagement.**Full Position Prospectus:****Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000.** This position is FLSA exempt.
Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.**Application Procedure:
Apply online at** **.** Candidates must submit the following: Resume or CV; letter of interest addressing how experiences/qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities as expressed in this position profile; contact information for at least three references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date).In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Please direct questions to adsearch@western.edu.**Application deadline** is February 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (MST).**Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte**Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit
to learn more about the university.Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated
enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. , one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked .***An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.***Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.**ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:**Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.**WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS**At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Gunnison, COtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 10, 2026 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R787**Position Summary:****Job Description:****Director of Athletics**Western Colorado University invites energetic, collaborative, and visionary professionals to apply for the position of Director of Athletics. This unique opportunity allows a seasoned leader to build on the successes and traditions of a nationally recognized NCAA Division II athletics program.Reporting directly to the President of the University, the Director of Athletics serves on the President’s Cabinet and works closely with members of the Senior Cabinet. The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall vision, leadership, strategic planning, and administration of Western Colorado University's comprehensive NCAA Division II Intercollegiate Athletics program, which includes 14 NCAA-sponsored teams, two varsity sport programs, and approximately 500 student-athletes. This role also oversees Junior Mountaineers and Conference and Event Services, managing approximately 40 annual events and serving nearly 8,000 attendees. The Director works closely with the Western Colorado University Foundation and Advancement Office to cultivate and steward relationships with alumni, donors, families, and external stakeholders to secure financial support for sport programs, capital improvements, and department-wide initiatives.This position leads with a focus on student-athlete success, competitive excellence, academic achievement, and community engagement.**Full Position Prospectus:****Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000.** This position is FLSA exempt.
Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.**Application Procedure:
Apply online at** **.** Candidates must submit the following: Resume or CV; letter of interest addressing how experiences/qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities as expressed in this position profile; contact information for at least three references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date).In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Please direct questions to adsearch@western.edu.**Application deadline** is February 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (MST).**Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte**Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit
to learn more about the university.Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated
enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. , one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked .***An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.***Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.**ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:**Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.**WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS**At Western Colorado University our faculty members and staff share a strong commitment to an inclusive and personalized education and take pride in following a set of values that form our vision as a university. Our shared values of courage, growth, inclusivity, integrity and stewardship provide the foundation for our culture and our work. Our faculty and staff are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. With the Rocky Mountains as our laboratory, Western is a premier public provider of rigorous, immersive education for our undergraduate and graduate students. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr