Senior Vice President of Championships

NCAA•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Vice President of Championships assesses, develops, activates, and oversees the direction, operation, and management of 84 NCAA Championships across all three divisions. The role anticipates future championship needs and recommends strategies, priorities, and projects that support the NCAA’s strategic goals and objectives. The position is based at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, Indiana, in a hybrid work environment: two days in the office and three days remote. Estimated travel is less than 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of progressive experience managing and leading professional or collegiate sport events, with demonstrated excellent performance results.
Strong initiative and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to be a dynamic visionary and strategic thinker, and to serve effectively as a change agent.
Must be willing to relocate to Indianapolis, Indiana.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for NCAA championships to enrich the student-athlete experience.
Integrate student-athlete championships with the broader higher education experience.
Develop innovative approaches with internal and external constituents to promote championships.
Work with media partners to enhance exposure for all NCAA championships.
Leverage the strengths of existing championships and explore opportunities to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
Oversee and direct championships staff responsible for championship administration, event management, financial management, and staffing.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships through effective communication with internal and external constituents.
Oversee Playing Rules Committees for 17 championships and interpreters for 7 championships.
Oversee the Playing Rules Oversight Panel for 78 sport committees, DII and DIII Championship Committees, the DI Competition Oversight Committee, and the DI Football Oversight Committee.
Oversee and direct championships staff responsible for officiating development.
Partner with the SVP of Basketball to enhance championship operations and the student-athlete experience by identifying and leveraging best practices.
Develop performance metrics to measure group initiatives and use them to support continuous departmental improvement.
Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team and President Cabinet.
Perform other duties as assigned.