Director, Business Development & Event Ops – Athletics

California State University; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento seeks a Director of Business Development and Special Program Operations for Combat U to lead business development, event planning, and partnerships across campus and external partners.

You will oversee budgets, staff, and stakeholder coordination to ensure financially responsible, high-visibility programs that support student-athletes and the university's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with administrative experience.
• Experience in business operations, event operations, revenue gen, or athletics administration.
• Experience managing complex programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Budget management and financial reporting experience.
• Experience coordinating with internal/external partners.
• Ability to lead staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business and event operations to support Combat U.
• Lead revenue-generating events and sponsorship coordination.
• Align marketing, communications, and fan engagement with university priorities.
• Manage budgets and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Athletics leadership and campus partners.

Skills

Budget management

Event operations

Revenue generation

Athletics admin

Partnership development

Staff supervision

External relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

California State University, Sacramento seeks a Director of Business Development and Special Program Operations for Combat U to lead business development, event planning, and partnerships across campus and external partners.

You will oversee budgets, staff, and stakeholder coordination to ensure financially responsible, high-visibility programs that support student-athletes and the university's mission.