Chief of Staff

Posted Date: Dec 10, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
SBC (DI)
About the Job
Job Description

Job Summary

The Chief of Staff serves as a senior strategic and operational partner to the Athletic Director, ensuring alignment, execution, and communication across the entire athletic department. This role is responsible for driving organizational efficiency, managing priority initiatives, coordinating internal operations, and supporting the AD in all aspects of leadership, planning, and decision-making. The Chief of Staff works closely with coaches, department heads, campus partners, and external stakeholders to advance the mission, culture, and competitive goals of the athletics program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Strategy

  • Serve as a primary advisor and thought partner to the Athletic Director.
  • Lead execution of the department’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment among all units.
  • Manage cross-departmental initiatives that impact multiple teams or functions.
  • Work with Coordinator of Development & Administration on AD scheduling and correspondence.
  • Manage special projects assigned by the AD with a high degree of autonomy.

Communication, Alignment, Personnel Support

Department History

University of Louisiana at Monroe Senior Leadership 2025–2026

Person Role

Cody Sparrow

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance

Rob Bernardi

Deputy Athletics Director

Carmen Wright

Director of Student-Athlete Success/SWA

University of Louisiana at Monroe Business & Finance 2025–2026

Person Role

Benji Buffington

Director of Athletic Business Operations

University of Louisiana at Monroe Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Coleman Barnes

Senior Deputy Athletic Director / Chief of Staff

Cody Sparrow

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance

Rob Bernardi

Deputy Athletics Director

Carmen Wright

Director of Student-Athlete Success/SWA

University of Louisiana at Monroe Business & Finance 2024–2025

Person Role

Benji Buffington

Director of Athletic Business Operations

University of Louisiana at Monroe Senior Leadership 2023–2024

Person Role

David Reed

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Rob Bernardi

Deputy Athletics Director

Carmen Wright

Director of Student-Athlete Success/SWA

University of Louisiana at Monroe Business & Finance 2023–2024

Person Role

Benji Buffington

Director of Athletic Business Operations

Jake Maxwell

Director of Athletic Business Operations

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