SEARCH JOBS

• Lead the department’s revenue generation efforts through all channels, including fundraising, partnerships, ticket sales, licensing, merchandising, etc.
• Partner with the Director of Athletics and Executive Director of Development for Athletics to establish annual and long-term goals in support of the department’s strategic initiatives and fundraising priorities; help coordinate and implement comprehensive fundraising programs and activities that support the goals of the department; help determine and monitor key performance metrics and benchmarks to assess performance and measure success; provide leadership and support for annual giving program and athletic letter winners organizations, including coordination of volunteer leadership capable of actively supporting the department’s goals through fundraising, consultation and advocacy.
• In partnership with and under the direction of Development and Alumni Relations, manage a portfolio of prospects, donors and partners by cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts and partnerships from individuals, foundations and corporations, as assigned and requested.
• Work collaboratively with GW Development and Alumni Relations to coordinate contacts and solicitation strategies.
• Oversee the department’s basketball ticket sales strategies for season, group and single game sales.
• Oversee the department’s relationship with its third-party multimedia rights partner to cultivate, solicit and steward corporate partners; ensure successful partnership sales, activations and fulfillment.

• Oversee the department’s strategic communications to maximize visibility for GW Athletics and its sports programs, including digital and social media, email and direct mail, press releases, etc.
• Oversee all marketing and promotional initiatives and campaigns to inform and attract target audiences.
• Oversee digital and linear broadcasts and related content and in-venue presentations for all games and special events.
• Steward the GW Athletics brand; maintain brand standards for all design, video, social, physical and other brand applications; serve as the department’s final approval of usage.

• Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to help GW student-athletes maximize their compensation opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with the GW Basketball General Manager as a liaison to collectives, third-party entities, corporate and community partners that support GW student-athletes.

• Lead, manage and coordinate all Athletics external operations staff.
• Supervise coaches and the day-to-day management of assigned varsity teams.
• Plan, develop, administer and evaluate areas of responsibility, and conduct regular evaluations of personnel.
• Represent GW Athletics on internal and external committees and campus and community events.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures, including: George Washington University, GW Athletics, NCAA, and Atlantic 10.

• Master’s degree, JD or PhD preferred.
• Five  (5)+  years of demonstrated success in revenue generation, fundraising, marketing, sales or related fields, preferably in a collegiate or professional athletics setting.
• Demonstrated managerial experience.
• Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising, annual giving programs or related philanthropic experience preferred.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership roles in intercollegiate athletics preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to productively engage with diverse audiences including athletics administrators , coaches, student-athletes, boosters, faculty and institutional staff, conference and NCAA personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and exercise sound judgment in complex environments.
• A commitment to compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• A commitment to the academic success, personal development and overall wellbeing of student-athletes. A commitment to integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively balance multiple initiatives.

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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