Strategic Business Development Jobs in Louisiana

Job Summary

The purpose of the Deputy Athletic Director for Strategic Success is to report to the Director of Athletics on both external and internal operations. Externally, the Deputy AD for Strategic Success will work alongside Director of Development and ULM Foundation to ensure athletic revenue growth pathways. Internally, the Deputy AD for Strategic Success will serve as point person for most athletic auxiliary departments and assist in managing staffing and execution on internal operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as second in command in ULM Athletics Administration

• Sport supervisor to select sports.
• Serve as athletic liaison to Housing, admissions/enrollment, or any other on campus departments outside of athletics.
• Work alongside Director of Development to oversee Director of Annual Giving and AD university foundation to develop and execute strategy/communication of major giving.
• Provide analytical strategy and insight as it pertains to athletic development.
• Aggregate external revenue from cross departments such as development and ticketing to help athletic director better track, forecast, and grow revenue.
• Athletic Department liaison to auxiliary athletic departments such as compliance, training room, academic support services.
• Along with chief of Staff, aid in coordinating marketing plans with athletic communications department.
• With Chief of Staff, aid in new hire integrations within ULM Athletic Department.
• Ensure at Athletic venues when events or competitions are held that ULM Athletics is maximizing revenue pathways such as concessions, apparel, donations.
• Along with Director of Facilities make sure that athletic venues are ready to host when rentals are taking place.
• Work with ULM Foundation/Facilities and vendors to design and install donor recognition signage at athletic facilities.
• Work with Director of Athletics to set individual performance goals and priorities annually.
• With AD and Chief of Staff, coordinate agendas for meetings with Revenue Team, Athletic Communications/Marketing, and Internal Operations groups.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director, Athletics Chief of Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications includes a bachelor’s degree, 7 years of college athletics experience preferred.

2-4 years of specific external experience preferred.

Available to work nights and weekends.

A strong affinity toward and understanding of collegiate athletics, interest in enhancing the student-athlete experience through philanthropy.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively manage a staff and student workers.

Capable of crafting professional documentation.

Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment and decision making.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of constituencies.

Maintain a knowledge of NCAA, SBC, and ULM rules and regulations.

Have attention to detail and ability to note inconsistencies.

Ability to meet established deadlines.

Proficient knowledge of Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).