Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Revenue Officer

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock Athletics) is seeking a Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Revenue Officer. The Deputy Athletics Director will help provide strategic vision and leadership for a thriving and growing Division I athletics program in the Ohio Valley Conference. Playing a critical role in revenue generation, strategic planning, goal setting, fundraising, community engagement, and sport program oversight, this position will drive the department to advance its goals in pursuit of excellence. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Management, Sports Management or related field;

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in fundraising, marketing, sales or related field,    preferably in a Collegiate or professional athletics setting. (Other comparable experience will be considered).

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s Degree preferred;

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• On a daily basis, the Deputy AD/Chief Revenue Officer will have direct oversight for Development, driving engagement with a robust and motivated donor base, in an effort to advance major/capital gift opportunities, as well as sustained growth in annual fundraising efforts (The Trojan Fund);

• Oversee revenue enhancement opportunities with our newly formed and aggressive outbound ticket sales division, as well as our evolving sponsorship and multi-media rights partnership;

• Have a key role as we grow our efforts in the Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) space;

• Be responsible for marshalling the efforts of two (2) Associate ADs for Development;

• As a member of the Department’s Leadership Team, the Deputy AD will oversee multiple sports, including our flagship Women’s Basketball program.;

• Represent the program at various campus and community engagements and serve as a key leader, helping set expectations and priorities for the program;

• Drive revenue generation via fundraising, ticket and sponsorship sales efforts. In addition, experience working with championship caliber sport programs is desired;

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to develop meaningful and productive relationships with colleagues, coaches and student-athletes.;

• Strong computer skills and related software capability.;

• Excellent management, organizational, analytical, and project management skills;

• Ability to meet established deadlines and work effectively with diverse groups of internal and external constituents;

• Ability to travel occasionally and work on weekends, nights and holidays when necessary; 

• Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and adhere to Trojan Athletics, UA Little Rock, Ohio Valley Conference and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations;

• Ability to develop productive and mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external constituents and to motivate those individuals toward a united vision to excel is imperative to success.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$100,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume