Assistant VP/Chief Revenue Officer - Athletics

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Assistant VP/Chief Revenue Officer is responsible for managing functions related to generating revenue for ACU Athletics, and maintains oversight of Development and MMR for ACU Athletics. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Project management and teamwork skills
Supervisory skills (other university employees, student employees, volunteers, event staff, etc.)
Knowledge of athletics
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Photoshop
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, management, or a similar field
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in external affairs, with some supervisory or management experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and quality of work
Broad understanding of/and interest in numerous sports
Personal Christian integrity
Disciplined, enthusiastic self-starter
Ability to work and interact well with coaches, staff, student-athletes, administration, University constituents, and other external audiences
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
Organizational skills/ability to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines
Able to endure extended periods of sitting and typing at computer terminal
Able to reach and climb to reach files
Extended periods of walking and climbing stairs
Able to communicate with various audiences on the phone, in person and via computer
Able to lift heavy boxes
Able to lift chairs and tables and equipment necessary to arrange for press conferences and other events.
Able to drive to athletic event locations
Able to represent ACU at conferences

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience in Division I college athletics preferred

Responsibilities

Take the lead role in all fundraising campaigns and revenue opportunities for ACU Athletics in coordination with the VP for Athletics
Liaison with ACU’s multimedia rights partner.
Lead and build out a team of revenue chasers focused on growing resources to increase investment in NIL and revenue sharing for ACU student-athletes
Develop strategy for maximizing revenue generation for ACU Athletics.
Develop plans and strategies to identify new sources of revenue.
Annually review, and enhance revenue streams to maximize opportunities.
Build relationships with members of ACU and the Abilene community.
Take the lead role in development and fundraising for ACU Athletics.
Primary point of contact with ACU Advancement and President’s office on all athletic centric fundraising activities
Oversee and manage annual giving program that increases fundraising dollars and the Wildcat Annual Fund
Create and maintain premium seating areas for football, basketball and baseball
Assist coaches with their sport specific fundraising needs and annual ACU Gives campaign
Solicit annual and major gifts for Athletics including traveling to high profile athletic events and making frequent donors visits throughout the state of Texas and nationally
Liaison with ACU’s multimedia rights partner
Enhance and promote the ACU brand, both locally and nationally
Work with the Learfield to increase sponsorship revenue and fulfill sponsor obligations