Oregon State Hired New Deputy Athletic Director
Ragean Hill has been appointed as deputy athletic director and chief sports performance and operations officer.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
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Oregon State University has named Ragean Hill as its new deputy athletic director and chief sports performance and operations officer. Hill joins the Corvallis institution following a seven-year tenure at Charlotte.
Why it matters
The appointment follows a national search conducted by the university to fill the vacancy. Hill cited the vision established by Oregon State Athletic Director Kevin Griffin as the primary motivation for taking the role.
Hill brings over 20 years of experience in college athletics to an athletic department managing 16 total sports programs. Her background includes 9 years spent with College Football Playoff operations.
The players
Ragean Hill
She is a veteran administrator in collegiate athletics who previously served as executive associate athletic director at Charlotte.
Kevin Griffin
He serves as the athletic director at Oregon State University and led the search for the new deputy athletic director.
The details
In her new capacity at the university, Hill will oversee team supervisors, facility operations, compliance, sports performance, NIL, and revenue-share management. She previously served as executive associate athletic director and senior women's administrator at Charlotte.
Timeline
Hill competed in track and field at CSUN from 1997 to 1999.
Hill competed in track and field at Kansas State from 1999 to 2002.
Hill chaired the NCAA committee on women's athletics from 2021 to 2025.
Hill co-chaired the NCAA Woman of the Year committee from 2024 to 2026.
Oregon State announced the hiring of Hill in September 2026.
Market Landscape
The hiring of a dedicated officer for revenue-share management underscores how universities are adapting their organizational structures to meet the financial complexities of the modern collegiate landscape. This move follows a broad industry trend where schools are increasing their administrative oversight to remain competitive in the evolving NIL era.
The appointment impacts how the university manages its 16 sports programs and long-term athletic operations. Fans and student-athletes can expect changes in how the department handles compliance, facility usage, and NIL-related revenue programs.
The takeaway
The appointment of an experienced veteran with a background in NCAA committee leadership indicates a focus on stabilization and regulatory compliance. The university is positioning itself to manage complex revenue-share models through this high-level operational hire.
Further reading
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