Associate Athletic Director For Revenue

About the University of Denver
Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge, and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.
About Division of Athletics
At the Division of Athletics, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad and diverse community. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.
The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school's academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 34 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.
Position Summary
The Associate Athletic Director for Revenue & Special Projects is responsible for oversight of assigned areas, including: Denver Sports Properties (Playfly), ticket office sales and customer service staff (Aspire), concessions, parking, licensing and media rights. The Associate AD will be a driver of revenue generation within the Division of Athletics. The position will attract and retain external events that are hosted in the Ritchie Center. The position will serve as a strategic cornerstone in the success of the Division of Athletics.
Essential Functions

• Oversee assigned revenue areas, including, but not limited to: Denver Sports Properties (Playfly), the ticket office sales and service staff (Aspire), concessions, parking, licensing, media rights, etc
• Manage the Denver Sport Properties, ticket office and technology budgets, including assisting in budget modeling and forecasting processes in conjunction with Sr. Associate AD for External Affairs
• Attract and retain revenue producing external events
• Accountable for the progressive strategies and goals and objectives of the Department's key external areas; marketing and promotions, branding, ticket sales, and media rights all in an effort to maximize Departmental revenue streams
• Provide integral direction and leadership of marketing, promotions and creative teams to generate strategic sales and media campaigns to meet revenue goals and initiatives
• At the direction of the Sr. Associate AD for External, manage the fan experience at all venues and oversee the Division of Athletics and Recreations communications including public relations, sports information, social media and website

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Customer service principles
• Analyzing and interpreting policies, practices, and procedures
• Addressing difficult situations in a constructive manner
• Design creative solutions to challenges within the Division and across the University
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations
• Revenue generation experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 5 years' of progressively responsible collegiate athletic administration in revenue generation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Noise and stress level is moderate to high and fluctuates through the season.
• Possible Outdoor work in all types of weather.

Physical Activities

• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Some manual labor is required.
• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Some evenings and weekends during Varsity Athletic seasons.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 3, 2023.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.
Salary Range:
The salary range for the position is $80,000-$90,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised: April 19, 2023
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