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

Qualifications

• 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

About university of Indianapolis

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University. UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far. As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience 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. BenefitsMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceTuition DiscountRetirement Savings Plan - 403BPaid Vacation and Sick Time AccrualsPaid Holiday time and additional University days offEmployee Discounts & ServicesFree ParkingOnsite Health & Wellness CenterFor more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

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