Assistant Athletic Director – Revenue Generation, Athletics

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director – Revenue Generation for the Athletics Department.

This position is a new role within the Athletics Department and will provide strategic leadership, oversight and coordination of the department's revenue-generating operations, name image and likeness (NIL) efforts, and strategic use of the department’s facilities to maximize revenue. This position will report to the Director of Athletics along with direct collaboration with the Deputy Director of Athletics, to ensure the Athletic department fosters new revenue opportunities, and align the department's fiscal goals with the mission of both Athletics and the University, while recognizing the budgetary constraints. This position will serve as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the department.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize and grow revenue generating operations and growth of multi-media rights, ticket sales, parking, licensing, concessions, and others. Position will not directly supervise these areas, but will collaborate to set strategies and goals
• Contract outside events for the use of primarily the Adams Center and Washington-Grizzly Stadium such as concerts, flat shows, non-university sporting events and others
• Direct and manage all student-athlete NIL and revenue sharing responsibilities
• Work closely with athletics development team in the area of major gifts, annual fund and special events to maximize revenue, customer service, cultivation, and stewardship

Minimum Qualifications

Description

The University of Montana invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director – Revenue Generation for the Athletics Department.

This position is a new role within the Athletics Department and will provide strategic leadership, oversight and coordination of the department's revenue-generating operations, name image and likeness (NIL) efforts, and strategic use of the department’s facilities to maximize revenue. This position will report to the Director of Athletics along with direct collaboration with the Deputy Director of Athletics, to ensure the Athletic department fosters new revenue opportunities, and align the department's fiscal goals with the mission of both Athletics and the University, while recognizing the budgetary constraints. This position will serve as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the department.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimize and grow revenue generating operations and growth of multi-media rights, ticket sales, parking, licensing, concessions, and others. Position will not directly supervise these areas, but will collaborate to set strategies and goals
• Contract outside events for the use of primarily the Adams Center and Washington-Grizzly Stadium such as concerts, flat shows, non-university sporting events and others
• Direct and manage all student-athlete NIL and revenue sharing responsibilities
• Work closely with athletics development team in the area of major gifts, annual fund and special events to maximize revenue, customer service, cultivation, and stewardship

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area of study
• Two years (2) of experience working in client services and revenue generation managing a portfolio of businesses and/or individuals
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Experience working in name, image and likeness endeavors in support of student-athletes
• Related experience with securing and managing major events, such as concerts and non-university sporting events
• Two years (2) of experience working in or participating in Division I intercollegiate athletics
• Proven success of increasing revenue
• Collaborative approach with a focus on team success

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related area of study

Additional Information

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date** ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.**

A complete application includes:

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. UM partners with SkillSurvey for reference checking. Applicants may receive emails from SkillSurvey to submit reference information.

Testing: Individual hiring departments withing the UM Affiliation may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM and all affiliated campuses, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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