What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Athletic Director or Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations & Revenue Generation position at University of Indianapolis?
Job Description
The University of Indianapolis is hiring for a senior-level leadership role within the Department of Athletics, with the final job title—Deputy Athletic Director or Senior Associate Athletic Director—to be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of all external operations, including marketing, communications, corporate relations, ticket revenue, external rentals, and the overall game day experience. The individual will serve on the department’s executive leadership team and report directly to the Director of Athletics.
Responsibilities
Become a Greyhound! The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university and home to a close-knit community of more than 700 faculty and staff supporting 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students on our main campus. We offer an inclusive work environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and rewarded and the University’s motto, “Education for Service,” provides the foundation for all our work.
Situated on 65 acres in the University Heights neighborhood and just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, UIndy’s campus is close to all of the cultural, shopping, sports, and recreational amenities you’d expect in the 13th-largest city in the United States. Want to cheer on your Hounds when they play their rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference? UIndy employees and their families enjoy free admission to home sporting events, and many arts and cultural events on campus are free for employees as well. The University is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including a generous time off policy, ensuring you can enjoy your time outside of work as you wish.
If you’re interested in joining our dynamic environment and experiencing hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application.
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
The University of Indianapolis is hiring for a senior-level leadership role within the Department of Athletics, with the final job title—Deputy Athletic Director or Senior Associate Athletic Director—to be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.
This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of all external operations, including marketing, communications, corporate relations, ticket revenue, external rentals, and the overall game day experience. The individual will serve on the department’s executive leadership team and report directly to the Director of Athletics.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all aspects of external operations, including athletic communications, marketing, and game day execution
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to drive external revenue through corporate partnerships, sponsorships, ticket sales, and rentals
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate partners; manage partnership activation and stewardship
- Collaborate with University Advancement and Corporate Relations to align outreach and sponsorship efforts
- Engage alumni, students, and the community through strategic outreach and campus partnerships
- Ensure brand consistency in athletics and alignment with University branding standards
- Supervise external operations staff including graduate assistants, interns, and student workers
- Participate in department-wide strategic planning and provide sport oversight as assigned
- Serve as a member of the department’s executive leadership team and support overall departmental goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of three years’ experience in collegiate athletics administration, preferably at the NCAA Division I or II level
- Proven success in business-to-business or corporate sales
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or functional areas within external operations
- Strong knowledge of marketing, ticketing, and promotions strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- High emotional intelligence, integrity, and a collaborative mindset
Become a Greyhound! The University of Indianapolis is a private, liberal arts university and home to a close-knit community of more than 700 faculty and staff supporting 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students on our main campus. We offer an inclusive work environment where your individual contributions will be recognized and rewarded and the University’s motto, “Education for Service,” provides the foundation for all our work.
Situated on 65 acres in the University Heights neighborhood and just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, UIndy’s campus is close to all of the cultural, shopping, sports, and recreational amenities you’d expect in the 13th-largest city in the United States. Want to cheer on your Hounds when they play their rivals in the Great Lakes Valley Conference? UIndy employees and their families enjoy free admission to home sporting events, and many arts and cultural events on campus are free for employees as well. The University is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including a generous time off policy, ensuring you can enjoy your time outside of work as you wish.
If you’re interested in joining our dynamic environment and experiencing hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application.
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Discount
- Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
- Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
- Employee Discounts & Services
- Free Parking
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center
