Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Reporting directly to the Chancellor, Dr. S. Jack Hu, with a dotted line relationship to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Brian Haynes, this structure supports the strategic leadership of the athletics department, ensuring alignment with the institution’s broader mission, while also facilitating effective day-to-day administrative oversight, including budget, compliance, and operations. Serving as a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet, this critical role provides executive leadership and strategic vision with broad institutional influence that not only drives competitive success but also powerfully advances the university's mission and elevates its academic and research profile. The Director of Intercollegiate Athletics serves as a leader around the campus, helping to instill a passion for athletics across campus and within the broader community, building on momentum, visibility, and opportunity.
The University of California, Riverside invites nominations and applications or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Applications should include a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, and a list of professional references. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted to Parker Executive Search’s website by January 2nd, 2026. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.
Confidential nominations and inquiries can be made directly to the Parker Executive Search team (contact information below).
Search Advisory Committee
Brian Haynes, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (Chair)
Michelle Almazan, Interim Director of Athletics
Luis Alvarez, Interim Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Gus Argenal, Men's Basketball Head Coach
Leila Haidar, ASUCR President
Selina Hernandez, Marketing & Events Specialist
Damon Richardson, UCR Foundation Board Member
Kathryn Uhrich, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry & Faculty Athletics Representative
Denise Woods, Vice Chancellor for Health, Well-being & Safety
Fatimat Yusuf-Olukoju, Assistant Track & Field Coach
Contact Information
For questions regarding this search, please contact:
Grant Higgison
Principal
Parker Executive Search
ghiggison@parkersearch.com
Gray McGee
Executive Recruiting Coordinator
Parker Executive Search
gmcgee@parkersearch.com
Khristian Carr
Executive Recruiting Coordinator
Parker Executive Search
kcarr@parkersearch.com
Tanya Adams
Director of Human Resources & Executive Searches
Office of the Chancellor - Administrative Services & Strategic Executive Team
tanya.adams@ucr.edu