Associate VP/Deputy AD for Revenue Generation

About ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Title of Position

Associate VP/Deputy AD for Revenue Generation

Posting Location

Abilene, Texas

Department

Athletics

Employee Class

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About ACU

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Title of Position

Associate VP/Deputy AD for Revenue Generation

Posting Location

Abilene, Texas

Department

Athletics

Employee Class

Exempt Fulltime Staff

Basic Responsibilities

Develop strategy for maximizing revenue generation for ACU Athletics.

Take the lead role in all fundraising campaigns and opportunities for ACU Athletics.

Oversee all aspects of Ticketing.

Liaison with ACU’s multimedia rights partner.

Essential Duties

Develop strategy for maximizing revenue generation for ACU Athletics.

Develop plans and strategies to identify new sources of revenue.

Annually review, and enhance revenue streams to maximize opportunities.

Build relationships with members of ACU and the Abilene community.

Take the lead role in development and fundraising for ACU Athletics.

Work collaboratively with ACU Advancement office on all athletic centric fundraising activities

Oversee and manage annual giving program that increases fundraising dollars and Wildcat Club membership for Athletics

Create and maintain a priority seating program for football and basketball

Assist coaches with their sport specific fundraising needs and annual ACU Gives campaign

Solicit annual and major gifts for Athletics

Sell all premium seating inventory for football and basketball

Oversee all aspects of Ticketing.

Increase season ticket, single game, and group ticket sales for ticketed sports

Effectively manage and operate donor / ticketing system

Oversee the operations of the Ticket Office

Produce game audit reports after home athletic events

Liaison with ACU’s multimedia rights partner

Enhance and promote the ACU brand, both locally and nationally

Work with LRG to increase revenue through royalties

Work with the IMG to increase sponsorship revenue and fulfill sponsor obligations

Collaborate with ACU Business Services to generate additional revenue through concessions, merchandise sales, special events, etc.

Professional Development Requirements

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Project management and teamwork skills

Supervisory skills (other university employees, student employees, volunteers, event staff, etc.)

Knowledge of athletics

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Photoshop

Qualifications

Professional

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in marketing, management, or a similar field

Master’s degree preferred

Experience in Division I college athletics preferred

At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in external affairs, with some supervisory or management experience preferred

Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality of work

Broad understanding of/and interest in numerous sports

Personal

Christian integrity

Disciplined, enthusiastic self-starter

Ability to work and interact well with coaches, staff, student-athletes, administration, University constituents, and other external audiences

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality

Organizational skills/ability to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines

Physical Demands

Able to endure extended periods of sitting and typing at computer terminal

Able to reach and climb to reach files

Extended periods of walking and climbing stairs

Able to communicate with various audiences on the phone, in person and via computer

Able to lift heavy boxes

Able to lift chairs and tables and equipment necessary to arrange for press conferences and other events.

Able to drive to athletic event locations

Able to represent ACU at conferences

Irregular work hours/long days, week-night hours and weekends.

Extended travel, i.e. same-day, 1-2 day, week long, etc trips.

Exposed to extreme weather conditions

Additional Information

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

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