Deputy Athletic Director / Chief Revenue Officer

Deputy Athletic Director / Chief Revenue Officer

The Deputy Athletic Director / Chief Revenue Officer is a senior leader in the Department of Athletics, responsible for the strategic direction, management, and execution of all external functions of the Department of Athletics. Reporting to the Vice President and Director of Athletics, this position oversees revenue generation, brand enhancement, community engagement, and fan experience through collaborative leadership of areas including marketing, communications, ticketing, sponsorships, development, and media relations. As a member of the department's executive leadership team, this individual works closely with the Director of Athletics to support the department's strategic priorities and ensure alignment with the mission and values of Utah State University.

Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary external affairs strategist, developing and implementing comprehensive plans for growth in revenue, engagement, and brand visibility.
• Provide executive oversight to units including marketing and promotions, communications and media relations, ticket operations, corporate sponsorships, and athletics development / fundraising.
• Represent the Athletics Department at institutional, conference, community, and alumni events as needed.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as University Advancement, Communications, and other campus constituents to align messaging and outreach.
• Drive strategic efforts to maximize revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, and philanthropic support.
• Work closely with the athletics development team to cultivate major gift prospects and stewardship strategies.
• Oversee negotiation and fulfillment of sponsorship agreements, multimedia rights, and broadcast partnerships.
• Supervise a diverse team of external operations staff, fostering a high-performance culture through clear expectations, accountability, and professional development.
• Manage budgets for all external units in alignment with departmental goals and institutional policies.

Qualifications :

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity / expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law.