Wisconsin Director of Athletics

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Badger pride on and off the field

Lead a winning athletics program at a world-class university

The opportunity

Join one of the nation's most successful Division I athletics programs at a world-class university. UW–Madison invites applicants to lead a department with a sustained legacy of success on the field and in the classroom. The highly respected Wisconsin Athletics program enjoys an excellent reputation as a result of unprecedented levels of student-athlete support and resources.

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Leadership

The Director of Athletics enjoys a collegial and supportive climate, working closely with senior-level campus administrators, including Chancellor Rebecca Blank.

UW Administration Athletic Board

Highlights

Volleyball

In the last 20 seasons, UW volleyball has amassed four Big Ten titles, 15 NCAA tournament bids, and three NCAA championship appearances.

A Badger athlete with paint on his face smiles with a young child holding up a splatter painting project.

Badgers Give Back

Wisconsin Athletics instills a culture of giving back to the community. In 2019–20, all 23 teams participated in community service activities.

The women's hockey team poses on the ice with coaches and an NCAA championship trophy

Hockey Champions

Both the Wisconsin men's and women's hockey teams have each won six NCAA titles. The women's hockey program also opened a new home, the state-of-the-art LaBahn Arena, in 2012.

A Badger men's basketball player holds the Big Ten Championship trophy outside on campus.

A Winning Tradition

Since 1993–94, Badgers have competed in 26 bowl games and 23 NCAA men's basketball tournaments, the most in the country.

Six Badger student-athletes pose for a picture on the statue of Bucky outside at the Alumni Park.

Scholarly Excellence

Badger student-athletes have had at least a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average since the 2011–12 season.

Men's Cross Country

The men's cross country team has won 51 Big Ten titles and six NCAA championships. In 2009, the program opened the country's top venue, the Zimmer Championship Cross Country Course.

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Game Day Spirit

Game Day traditions are epic: from tailgating and tubas to counting Bucky's push-ups, you won't find a more exuberant crowd of cheering Badger fans.

By the numbers

$977M UW Athletics' economic impact on the state of Wisconsin

30+ NCAA championships

$200M Annual operating budget

$100M+ Donations received for athletics investments

94% Graduation success rate

#12 Best public university in the United States

Forward360

Leading the way among Big Ten schools, UW Athletics' holistic wellness program helps Badger student-athletes reach their full potential. A strategic and personalized approach supports students in all aspects of their lives, from the classroom to the playing field, and beyond.

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Facilities

The UW boasts a comprehensive set of practice, prep, and training spaces for all 23 sports, along with some of the most celebrated stadiums and arenas in the NCAA.

Kohl Center

Big Ten Conference

The Big Ten is home to a lineage of legendary names and has a tradition of developing strong leaders. Big Ten schools have averaged seven national championships yearly over the last 26 seasons. It leads all conferences with more than 1,800 Academic All-Americans, 6.4 million alumni, and 580,000 current students.

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A beautiful campus in a vibrant city

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The application process

Contact Adam Kindschy, Special Assistant, Office of the Chancellor, with your questions about this opportunity.

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Wisconsin Badgers in depth

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW–Madison.

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