Sr Associate Director

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of the Director of Athletics leadership team, assists in providing the management, administrative direction, coordination, and control of activities of the Saint Louis University Athletics Department, and in establishing, implementing and interpreting the policies and procedures of the department. The focus of the position is to lead and oversee the development, ticket sales, and revenue generation areas, and work with marketing unit of the athletics department, providing integral direction and leadership towards achievement of local, regional and national engagement, exposure and revenue goals and initiatives. Accountable for the progressive strategies, related policies and procedures, and goals and objectives concerning the athletic department’s development/fundraising, ticket sales, marketing and revenue generation.

JOB DUTIES:

• Leads and supervises development, ticketing, revenue generation and marketing for the Athletics Department

• Member of department leadership team

• Integrates with campus’ Development and Alumni efforts

• Identifies, cultivates and solicits major gifts and annual gifts

• Supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing on a strategy to drive revenue through premium seating, season tickets and individual ticket sales

• Oversees all events and donor hospitality spaces with specific sports

• Responsible for strict adherence to NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of development/fundraising concepts and appropriate solicitation techniques

• Strong interpersonal/human relations skills, including verbal and professional written communication skills

• Marketing and presentation skills

• Project management skills

• Manage and mentor direct reports

• Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups

• Ability to maintain relationships with significant and influential individuals

• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

• Ability to travel strategically and obtain results

• Demonstrated appreciation for diversity and inclusion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years to ten (10) years relevant work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and experience in athletics fundraising, marketing and/or ticket sales or related fields

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.