Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation.

Position Details

Location
Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division
Athletic Annual Fund

Position Type
Staff

Employment Status
Full Time

Grant Funded
No

Pay Grade

E13

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job SummaryThis position is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting donor prospects for athletic teams and associated athletic programs. This position will provide leadership and supervision of Annual Fund/Eagle Club, ticket sales, ticket operations, and various functions of the Development Office.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain and grow annual fund support for Athletics and the development, implementation, management, and refinement of programs that engage and encourage participation of alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends in supporting Southern Miss Athletics.
2. Oversee individual ticket programs and promotions, advertising campaigns and community programs designed to increase attendance and revenue.
3. Oversee and manage all aspects of Southern Miss Athletics parking operations, ensuring a seamless game day experience that supports ticketing logistics and enhances overall customer satisfaction.
4. Provide regular reports to the Department of Athletics leadership on progress toward meeting sales/ticketing revenue goals and objectives.
5. Plan and implement programs that raise awareness, inform and cultivate individuals with the capability of making gifts.
6. Lead Eagle Club staff in special projects in support of increasing Southern Miss Athletics donor base and associated philanthropic support.
7. Represents the department of athletics at civic clubs, alumni gatherings, and other representative social environments.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in sport management, business, management, marketing, or other related field from an accredited college or university; Three to seven years of experience in tickets sales/operations, development, or other closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with community, campus partners, and athletic administration;
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions;
• Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs;
• Ability to process information logically;
• Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others;
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail;
• Ability to establish goals and objectives;
• Skill in service orientation by actively looking for ways to help people.
• Takes initiative to develop and apply professional knowledge and skills in order to enhance individual effectiveness and improve organizational performance.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.