Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

Ulsuno seeks an experienced leader for the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations position in New Orleans, La. This full-time role lets you drive external strategies that elevate athletic success in one of Louisiana's most energetic cities.

About This Position

Serving as Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, you will champion external operations that support athletic goals at Ulsuno. This full-time opportunity in New Orleans, La focuses on strategic outreach and relationship building essential to modern athletic departments. Professionals evaluating Ulsuno careers in athletics administration will find meaningful impact here while helping foster fan loyalty and program visibility.

What You'll Do

In this key leadership role, your responsibilities include guiding the full spectrum of external athletic functions:

• Develop comprehensive strategies for marketing, public relations, and branding of athletic programs
• Cultivate and manage corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and fundraising efforts to generate revenue and support
• Oversee media relations, digital content, and communication campaigns that enhance public awareness
• Plan and execute community outreach initiatives and engagement activities for fans and local organizations
• Direct promotional events, ticket-related campaigns, and special projects that boost attendance and interest
• Lead and mentor staff members dedicated to external operations while promoting cross-departmental teamwork
• Analyze performance metrics for external programs and recommend data-driven improvements
• Represent the athletics department in external forums and maintain positive stakeholder relationships

Requirements

Successful candidates for this Associate Athletic Director for External Operations position generally possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline such as athletic administration, marketing, or business; master's degree preferred
• Substantial progressive experience in external operations, development, or related areas within intercollegiate athletics
• Track record of successful fundraising campaigns, sponsorship sales, and relationship management
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and prioritize multiple initiatives effectively
• Understanding of the unique landscape of college sports including marketing trends and fan engagement
• Strong organizational skills and the capacity to work evening and weekend events as needed
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all department activities

About Ulsuno

Ulsuno is hiring for this Associate Athletic Director for External Operations role and offers a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

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