Director of Athletics Human Resources
University of Illinois Chicago
Director of Athletics Human Resources
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Hiring Department: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1032845
Posting Close Date: April 25, 2025
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $90,000-110,000 / Annual Salary
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), a nationally respected R1 institution, seeks a Director of Athletic Human Resources to lead human resources strategy and operations within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This is an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic, growing Division I athletics program at a leading urban research university.
About UIC
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
About UIC Athletics
UIC is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), distinguished by its robust academic, research, and health programs. Its state-of-the-art athletic facilities are considered best in class within the MVC and Division I. UIC remains committed to enhancing these facilities to support student-athletes, coaches, and fans.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) aims to develop student-athletes academically, socially, and athletically while boosting UIC’s national athletic profile. In the spirit of Chicago’s rich sports culture, the DIA recruits diverse, high-performing student-athletes and strives for excellence in competition, academics, and sportsmanship across its 18 Division I teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with Athletics leadership to shape and implement HR goals that align with strategic and operational priorities.
Oversee day-to-day HR operations, supervising a small team to ensure timely and accurate services.
Provide expert consultation to senior leaders, staff, and coaches in areas such as employee relations, recruitment, compensation, training, and performance management.
Ensure compliance with university policies and employment regulations through strong partnerships with campus HR, Legal Counsel, and other key offices.
Manage hiring, onboarding, contracts (including multi-year coaching agreements), and HR transactions across diverse employee classifications.
Lead initiatives in employee engagement, training, and professional development to foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace.
Track HR metrics and utilize data to drive continuous improvement and strategic decisions.
This position plays a vital role in supporting student-athletes' success by ensuring strong HR infrastructure for the coaches, staff, and administrators who serve them.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of progressive HR experience.
Supervisory experience.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a high level of discretion.
Attention to detail.
Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify organizational and business needs and drive continuous improvements.
Excellent organization, administrative, and project management skills to prioritize and address multiple tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a public academic institution.
Extensive knowledge of principles and procedures used in human resources.
Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and/or regulations affecting public human resources administration. Ability to develop a broad understanding of those of UIC.
Skill in reviewing and formulating/revising human resources policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise control over the implementation of the policies and procedures.
Ability to organize human resources operations within the area(s) and coordinate them with other organizational units.
To Apply
To view the full job announcement and apply, please submit a completed application, resume, and cover letter by April 25, 2025, at: uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14554?c=uic.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
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