Scope of Responsibility The Vice President and Director of Athletics serves as the strategic leader and chief executive of NAU's Division I athletics program. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of President’s Cabinet, the VP/AD holds comprehensive responsibility for: • All 15 NCAA Division I intercollegiate sport programs and approximately 350 student-athletes • Full-time and part-time athletics department staff, including head coaches, assistant coaches, and administrative personnel • Student-athlete academic support, mental health resources, life skills programming, and graduation success • Leading the department in alignment with the university's mission and values and in partnership and collaboration with campus colleagues • Oversight, management, and strategic