• Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    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 Applicants

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    This 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

     

    + 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.

    + Oversee individual ticket programs and promotions, advertising campaigns and community programs designed to increase attendance and revenue.

    + 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.

    + Provide regular reports to the Department of Athletics leadership on progress toward meeting sales/ticketing revenue goals and objectives.

    + Plan and implement programs that raise awareness, inform and cultivate individuals with the capability of making gifts.

    + Lead Eagle Club staff in special projects in support of increasing Southern Miss Athletics donor base and associated philanthropic support.

    + Represents the department of athletics at civic clubs, alumni gatherings, and other representative social environments.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Master’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 Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

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

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, 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.