Position Summary
The
University at Buffalo Division of Athletics invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of
Sr. Associate Athletic Director/Deputy Athletic Director for External Operations. Serving on the executive team, the incumbent will report to the Vice President and Director of Athletics. The incumbent will provide strategic plans and implement programs to meet fund-raising goals for development, while developing and executing strategies to ensure collaboration and coordination among the external units. The incumbent will provide guidance to sports programs that they will oversee.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
- As a member of the Athletics’ executive team, the incumbent will represent the initiatives and plans on behalf of Athletics to university centralized services to ensure the Athletics’ and University’s vision are practiced and in alignment.
- Provide clear leadership and vision for all external units within the Division of Athletics.
- Create and implement comprehensive sales and fundraising strategies.
- Oversee the planning and execution of the Athletic Department’s marketing and strategies.
- Sport oversight responsibility.
- Some travel required.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our
benefit packages.
About The University at BuffaloThe University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the
University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
UB Athletics is committed to hiring and developing staff in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our student-athletes and staff. The Bulls compete at the NCAA D1 – FBS level in the Mid-American Conference. UB sponsors 16 varsity sports programs. During the last five years, UB has won 12 MAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships, participated in 10 NCAA Tournament Championships, and has recorded consecutive semesters of a student-athlete GPA above 3.0.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in Intercollegiate Athletics, fundraising and/or marketing.
- Master’s Degree with 4 years of experience in Intercollegiate Athletics, fundraising and/or marketing.
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations required.
