Sr Associate Director, Athletics Development & Revenue Generation

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.

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.