Sr Associate Director, Athletics Development & Revenue Generation

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive development and revenue generation within its Athletics Department. This role is pivotal in overseeing ticket sales, marketing strategies, and fundraising initiatives while ensuring compliance with NCAA and university regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a background in athletics fundraising, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the department's growth and community engagement, all within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are passionate about sports and development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience required.
• Master's degree preferred with experience in athletics fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and marketing for the Athletics Department.
• Identifies and solicits major and annual gifts.
• Oversees events and donor hospitality spaces.

Skills

Development/Fundraising Concepts

Interpersonal Skills

Marketing Skills

Project Management Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring Skills

Diplomacy and Tact

Confidentiality Maintenance

Strategic Travel

Diversity and Inclusion Appreciation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the Director of Athletics leadership team, assists in providing the management, administrative direction, coordination, and control of activities of the Saint Louis University Athletics Department, and in establishing, implementing and interpreting the policies and procedures of the department. The focus of the position is to lead and oversee the development, ticket sales, and revenue generation areas, and work with marketing unit of the athletics department, providing integral direction and leadership towards achievement of local, regional and national engagement, exposure and revenue goals and initiatives. Accountable for the progressive strategies, related policies and procedures, and goals and objectives concerning the athletic departments development/fundraising, ticket sales, marketing and revenue generation.

JOB DUTIES:

• Leads and supervises development, ticketing, revenue generation and marketing for the Athletics Department

• Member of department leadership team

• Integrates with campus Development and Alumni efforts

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits major gifts and annual gifts

• Supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing on a strategy to drive revenue through premium seating, season tickets and individual ticket sales

• Oversees all events and donor hospitality spaces with specific sports

• Responsible for strict adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques

• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills, including verbal and professional written communication skills

• Marketing and presentation skills

• Project management skills

• Manage and mentor direct reports

• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups

• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals

• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

• Ability to travel strategically and obtain results

• Demonstrated appreciation for diversity and inclusion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree and seven (7) years to ten (10) years relevant work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and experience in athletics fundraising, marketing and/or ticket sales or related fields