Senior Vice President of Championships

NCAA•Indianapolis, IN

17h•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 advance the NCAA’s strategic goals and objectives. The position is based at the NCAA national office in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has a hybrid work environment: two days in the office and three days remote. The candidate must be willing to relocate to Indianapolis. Estimated travel is less than 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least ten years of progressive experience managing and leading professional or collegiate sport events, with demonstrated excellent performance results.
Strong initiative and leadership skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to be a dynamic visionary and strategic thinker, and to act effectively as a change agent.
Willingness to relocate to Indianapolis, Indiana.
Demonstrated competencies in effective communication, strategic partnering, executive presence, external awareness, and driving vision and purpose.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for NCAA championships to enrich the student-athlete experience.
Integrate championship experiences with the broader higher education experience.
Develop innovative approaches with internal and external constituents to promote championships.
Work with media partners to increase exposure for NCAA championships.
Leverage existing championships and explore opportunities to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
Oversee championships staff responsible for championship administration, event management, financial management, staffing, and officiating development.
Cultivate and maintain relationships through effective communication with internal and external constituents.
Oversee Playing Rules Committees for 17 championships and interpreters for seven 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.
Partner with the SVP of Basketball to improve championship operations and the student-athlete experience by identifying and applying best practices.
Develop performance metrics for group initiatives and use them to support continuous improvement.
Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team and President Cabinet.
Perform other duties as assigned.