Career Goals and Expectations of Female Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators

Authors

Meg G. Hancock, University of Louisville
Mary A. Hums, University of Louisville

Abstract

Sport management researchers have sought to understand and address the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in intercollegiate athletic departments. Studies suggest a male-dominated organizational structure and socio-cultural barriers as factors related to women’s inability to advance to senior leadership positions. This qualitative study provides a better understanding of the dynamic processes contributing to women’s career expectations and goals in intercollegiate athletic administration. Twenty female NCAA Division I assistant and associate athletic directors were interviewed. The findings of this study suggest professional interests and values play important roles in a woman’s choice to pursue the title of Athletic Director.

Recommended Citation

Hancock, Meg G. and Hums, Mary A. (2015) "Career Goals and Expectations of Female Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators," Global Sport Business Journal: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/gsbj/vol3/iss1/2