Edition #96
September 1, 2026
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Why are elite firms putting a $100 million bounty on critical judgment?
That’s just one of the thought-provoking questions framing the newest CRO.ticker. Here are three more key takeaways from today’s edition:
➤ Maximizing Premium Footprints: The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Pistons prove that rethinking venue blueprints, whether by banishing IT servers to exterior outbuildings or placing suite concepts directly on the hardwood, unlocks massive premium inventory and dramatically higher yields per square foot.
➤ Redefining the Endorser: Brands are pivoting away from traditional sports stars to drive cultural engagement. Nike is now treating sorority members as "campus athletes" to dictate Gen Z activewear trends, while the US Open relied entirely on Marvel's Spider-Man rather than real-life tennis players to drive hype for exclusive event merchandise.
➤ Recruiting the Rogue Developer: Rather than issuing a cease-and-desist over intellectual property, MLB hired the independent developer who built a superior, unofficial baseball app using public APIs. The league will now use his beta product as an internal sandbox to rapidly prototype new fan experiences.
Scroll down for Syracuse's dangerous tuition discounting strategy, Chelsea's new stablecoin shirt sponsor, the Minnesota Lynx's aggressive ticket hikes to fund soaring WNBA salaries, and Polymarket's $1B funding round.
ECONOMICS OF FINDING VALUE
Ernst & Young will invest $100M in employee bonuses to reward human skills like adaptability and critical judgment alongside artificial intelligence experimentation. The Wall Street Journal’s Allison Pohle explains that EY Americas Chief Talent and Culture Officer Ginnie Carlier established the new compensation tier to distribute immediate spot bonuses up to $500 and major performance awards ranging from $10K to $25K; however, there is no limit to how much someone can receive. Ernst & Young launched this financial initiative as competitors like KPMG and PwC also adjust training curricula to emphasize empathy and critical thinking over pure technological proficiency. Ernst & Young generated a 30% jump in artificial intelligence revenue in 2025 and recently implemented new immersive boot camps to help transition the business away from hourly billing toward outcomes-based pricing models. Carlier on establishing the new financial incentives to guide employee behavior: "What we recognize signals what we value." (link)
The Buffalo Bills constructed an 18K-square-foot technology building outside the main footprint of the $2.2B Highmark Stadium to house the venue's cellular and computing networks, according to SBJ’s Bret McCormick, who explains the exterior relocation strategy frees up highly valuable event-level real estate inside the 63K-seat facility. Team officials converted the newly available interior space into a 13K-square-foot premium club and the first 40-yard indoor turf warmup field in professional football. The ground-floor club features sawtooth LED displays and hosts roughly 1,400 members who paid a $15K personal seat license alongside a $4K annual season-ticket fee. The expanded 1.7M-square-foot stadium design also reserves 45K square feet of unfinished shell space to accommodate future commercial developments. Populous Managing Director of the Americas Jonathan Mallie: “It was an idea to remove building systems from the event level so we could make more space. Every square foot you put into a stadium is more expensive than if you put it into a smaller building elsewhere. Maximizing every square foot for the fan, and every square foot for the team — that’s what starts to provide a little more area to take advantage of.” (link)
Syracuse is facing a 1.5% budget shortfall for the 2026 school year as international enrollment drops and domestic applications lag behind peer institutions like Boston University, Northeastern, and NYU. The Wall Street Journal’s Douglas Belkin and Roshan Fernandez explain that Chancellor Michael Haynie is navigating this financial crunch alongside a negative bond market outlook after the university borrowed $458M in 2025 to construct new campus dormitories. Belkin also notes that on the tuition front the “calculus of pros and cons [raising tuition] determines what students are willing to pay to attend. Syracuse increased tuition well above the rate of inflation to $69,180 for this year, up from $40,458 in 2013-14. Total cost of attendance is now $98,544. Furthermore, just 21% of undergraduate students pay the full sticker price, and the school distributed late financial aid packages of up to $200K to fill the freshman class. Tennessee professor Robert Kelchen on how these late discounts permanently damage Syracuse's prestige: "Now it’s known that Syracuse is desperate and gives out a bunch of money." (link)
Front Office Sports’ Ellyn Briggs unpacks a new marketing strategy as Nike sponsors sorority rush events at universities like South Carolina, Texas, and Arizona State. Specifically, the company provided exclusive gear to sorority members to feature in viral social media videos, and Nike College Business Director Emily Johnson classified the young women as "campus athletes" who dictate style and culture for their peers. Additionally, Briggs notes the Swoosh entered this specific promotional space to combat younger activewear competitors like Alo Yoga and Set Active. Johnson: “We know now more than ever that students are looking to their peers for inspiration. … 18- to 22-year-old females are powerful cultural forces on college campuses.” (link)
NACMA Timeout Podcast
Tom Theodorakis, Director of Athletics & CEO, Army West Point
In the latest episode of the NACMA Timeout Podcast, Army West Point Director of Athletics & CEO Tom Theodorakis sits down to discuss the unique responsibilities and strategic priorities of leading one of the nation's most distinct Division I athletic departments.
The 22-minute episode explores the mission of developing cadet-athletes into future military leaders while simultaneously pursuing high-level competitive success. Theodorakis dives into the realities of funding academy athletics, dispelling common misconceptions about government subsidies by highlighting the critical role of external partnerships, while detailing massive ongoing facility investments and the continuous effort to deliver an extraordinary Division I experience that aligns with the overarching mission of the United States Military Academy.
THE BUSINESS OF FAN DEMAND
Chelsea ended a multi-year search for a long-term front-of-shirt sponsor by finalizing a one-year agreement with Circle Internet Group. The American financial platform will feature its stablecoin brand, USDC, across the men's, women's, and academy shirts for the remainder of the 2026-27 season, debuting during Sunday's home match against Brighton. The deal includes an option to extend the partnership beyond the initial year, and sources indicate the investment matches the standard top-tier Premier League valuation of £50M to £60M ($67.9M to $81.5M). Chelsea President/Jason Gannon spearheaded the negotiations to secure the club's first long-term commercial anchor since the Todd Boehly-Clearlake consortium purchased the franchise in May 2022. (link)
The Detroit Pistons capitalized on recent on-court success to overhaul their ticket offerings and launch a new broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports ahead of the 2026-27 season. Dan Lefton introduced the redesigned BetRivers Baseline Club at Little Caesars Arena to place suite-style seating directly on the floor near the visitors' bench for $295 per ticket. The premium space provides members with all-inclusive food and beverage options alongside access to the Michigan First Credit Union Club and the Cure Insurance Courtside Club. Lefton also reintroduced 10-game Quarter Season Club Plans and $26 Upper-Level Memberships to capture fans seeking more affordable entry points. Detroit relies on the emerging star power of Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, and Jalen Duren to drive demand for these expanded inventory options following a successful test run of the baseline footprint during a 14-win season. Lefton on establishing the unique floor-level experience: "The idea was taking the suite concept and putting it right down on the floor. When you look at every other NBA team, no one else is doing this. It's awesome to be at the forefront of this." (link)
Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Shelby Swanson examines the financial reality facing longtime Minnesota Lynx fans as the franchise raises season ticket prices ahead of the 2027 season. The organization implemented price hikes ranging from 15.3% to 47.3% to cover an expanded 26-game home schedule and fund soaring player compensation under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement. League salary caps project a jump from $7M in 2026 to $11M by 2032, while average individual salaries will grow from $120K to $580K. Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox cited franchise records with a 33% jump in ticket revenue and a 15% spike in attendance to justify the pricing surge. The increases impact premium sections the most at the Target Center, forcing some original season-ticket holders like Kathy Lee and Dianne Kersteter to reevaluate their investments as two seats in the Lexus Courtside Club skyrocket to $11,730. Knox: “We tried to be as strategic as we could to try not to price people out, but we had to grow the revenue in order to operate our business. But there’s absolutely a location for everybody.” (link)
The US Open partnered with Marvel to distribute 40K special-edition Spider-Man comic books to fans during the tournament's opening week. Marvel published the standalone issue to capitalize on the $2.2B global box office return of Marvel’s summer blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day, according to The Athletic’s David Betancourt notes, who notes event staff handed out standard editions to general attendees and restricted five rare variant covers to the first 1,000 fans each day. Secondary markets currently price the standard comics around $30 on eBay, while unopened variant bags command prices exceeding $100. The 2026 creative direction removes real-life tennis stars like Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz from the storyline to focus entirely on Spider-Man battling the Scorpion across the five boroughs of New York, and Betancourt notes of the creative shift away from featuring prominent athletes in the illustrations: "This year’s comic is a solo adventure, with no tennis-player team-ups, and the city of New York itself is the star." (link)
YOUTH + SKILLS = SELL
Crist Kolder Associates recorded a sharp decline in the average age of new chief financial officers, as the hiring age dropped from 51.9 to 48.2 in 2026. This demographic shift represents the youngest incoming cohort since 2016 and establishes a five-year age gap with new chief executive officers, who average 53.5 years old. Russell Reynolds Associates data reinforces this trend, showing first-time chief financial officers now account for 64% of new appointments. Companies are rapidly replacing retiring Baby Boomers with Generation X leaders to establish internal stability and navigate the sudden implementation of artificial intelligence systems. Corporations also rolled back diversity initiatives during this transitional period, causing Black representation in the top financial role to plummet 25% from its 2021 peak. The broader youth movement recently drove Idex to hire 40-year-old Sean Gillen away from AAR. Crist Kolder Associates Co-Managing Partner Josh Crist on why corporations prioritize candidates well before their fiftieth birthdays: "What I’m hearing is, 'listen, our ideal age is 45 to 50 … We want someone who is going to be able to be around for 15 to 20 years.'" (link)
CFO Brew’s Courtney Vien examines the emergence of a highly technical "finance engineer" role across major corporations like OpenAI, Google, Netflix, and Nike. Employment platform Ladders recorded 60 six-figure job listings for this hybrid position this year. The role requires candidates to combine traditional accounting expertise with advanced artificial intelligence skills to design automated data systems rather than manually reconciling transactions. Numeric co-founder Parker Gilbert demands three to eight years of startup finance experience alongside proficiency in SQL and large language models for these positions. Gilbert recently awarded a $5,000 prize to Betterment accountant Alexandria Ramirez after she used Claude and Lovable to build an artificial intelligence auditing application. Gilbert on shifting the industry focus away from standard spreadsheet proficiency: "I don’t want someone who’s going to be able to whip up a spreadsheet and do an ad hoc analysis. I want someone who’s going to be able to create the system that we can [use to] talk about that analysis every day, on an ongoing basis." (link)
Meanwhile, Major League Baseball hired Jason Weingardt as a principal product manager in August after he built and beta-tested a highly advanced, unofficial baseball app called Mosaic. Weingardt drew on public APIs to build and launch the product, which introduced mobile multiview (watching concurrent games isn’t available on smartphones via the MLB app) and enhanced lock-screen live activities, on TestFlight in April for a closed pool of 100 test users. MLB EVP for Media, Business Development and Product Kenny Gersh discovered the project via Threads and opted to recruit Weingardt rather than issue a legal challenge over intellectual property rights. MLB will now keep Mosaic in beta testing to rapidly prototype new features for the flagship league application, and Gersh notes: “[Weingardt is] a unique talent that did something very, very cool that not only caught my attention, but caught my attention in a way that I wanted to make sure it was nurtured and had a chance to flourish. Without being too hyperbolic about it, it’s an exceptional app. … Our product team is excellent and develops products at scale that are best-in-class and battle-tested, but we also are always on the hunt for talented, smart people that we think can augment our team. It was in our interest as a league, Jason’s interest as a person and most importantly, our fans’ interest, to see how we could bring this to a broader audience — or at least portions of it — in a controlled way.” (link)
Venture capital firm 1789 Capital finalized a $1B funding round for Polymarket to push the platform's post-money valuation to $21B. The financial injection escalates the company's worth following an April funding round that brought in D.E. Shaw and G Squared at a $15B valuation. Polymarket trails main rival Kalshi this year after Kalshi raised capital at a $22B valuation in May. (link)

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(NEW!) Senior Director/Director, Game Presentation - Marketing & Promotions (University Athletic Association, Inc. at the University of Florida / Gainesville, FL): Lead the strategic vision and planning of the in-venue entertainment experience for assigned sports. Responsible for end-to-end production leadership and execution of live game presentation elements. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations (Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi / Corpus Christi, TX): The Assistant AD for Media Relations and is responsible for all public-facing external communications, media relations, and information in support of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Athletics. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Director of Development I, Athletics (Oregon State University Foundation / Corvallis, OR): Serve as a development officer within the division of Athletics and work closely with athletics development and university leadership to advance the philanthropic priorities of the division. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant AD Development (University of Kansas / Lawrence, KS): The Assistant AD – Development generates philanthropic support for Kansas Athletics, focusing on major gifts of $50K+ and managing 100+ leadership and annual gift donors. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement (College of Charleston / Charleston, SC): Lead marketing, fan engagement, and game presentation for Men's Basketball and assigned sports driving attendance, ticket sales, and an exceptional fan experience through campaigns and events. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Chief Revenue / Chief Marketing Officer (Atlantic 10 Conference / Washington, DC): Provide strategic leadership by identifying and developing new commercial opportunities, generating revenue, strengthening the A10 brand, growing audiences and building corporate partnerships. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Director or Director of Business Procurement & Operations (University of Arkansas / Fayetteville, AR): The role supports the financial and operational functions of the Athletic Business Office. More details HERE.
(NEW!) Associate Director of Development - East Coast Region (University of Michigan / Ann Arbor, MI): The Associate Director of Development, East Coast Region, secures major and planned gifts of $100,000+ by managing a portfolio of 200+ prospects and donors that live in a defined territory. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director, Foundation Accounting (University of Memphis / Memphis, TN): Serve as a key member of the Memphis Athletic Foundation's team, overseeing day-to-day financials and helps to ensure the effective stewardship of Foundation resources. More details HERE.
Asst Athletics Director for Annual Giving (University of Richmond / Richmond, VA): The Assistant Athletics Director for Annual Giving is responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of athletics annual giving. More details HERE.
Director of Ticket and Revenue Generation (Oklahoma State University / Stillwater, OK): Drive ticket revenue and fan engagement across all ticketed sports. Lead season, group and student ticket sales, retention strategies and a sales driven culture focused on exceptional service. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Media Relations - Athletics (East Carolina University / Greenville, NC): The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in promoting and publicizing the intercollegiate athletics program at East Carolina University. More details HERE.
Creative Media Specialist (University of Nebraska / Lincoln, NE): Create visual content that will be used for both print and digital applications. University of Nebraska ranked among the best places to work in the state and the nation! More details HERE.
Vice President - Human Resources (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Serve as the senior HR professional leading and overseeing the human resources function, including HR practices, policies, procedures, systems, and all employee-related matters. More details HERE.
Associate Director, #Content Engagement (University of Central Florida / Orlando, FL): This position assists in the management of the overall #Content unit within UCF, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. More details HERE.
Associate Director of Creative Video (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): This position oversees Mississippi State Men's Basketball video content to enhance branding, recruiting, social media, and fan engagement. Support Volleyball and other initiatives as needed. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Western Michigan University seeks a strategic Director of Athletics to lead a Division I program, drive competitive success, enhance revenue growth, and champion student-athlete achievement. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Kalamazoo? Click HERE.
Sr Director/Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Strategic Communications (Penn State / University Park, PA): Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Director or Sr. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Strategic Communications. More details HERE.
Associate Director of Video Services (James Madison University / Harrisonburg, VA): James Madison University's Athletics Department is accepting applications for an Associate Director of Video Services to join the Creative Services team. More details HERE.
Athletics Business Manager (Augusta University / Augusta, GA): The Athletics Business Manager (Business Manager 1) position manages all matters of financial reporting, budgeting, contracts, and collection of funds for the Athletic Department. (DII) More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Creative Content (University of Richmond / Richmond, VA): The Assistant Director of Creative Content coordinates all creative content activities relevant to his/her assigned sports, including videography, photography, and graphic design. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Marketing (San Diego State University / San Diego, CA): Turn your passion for sports marketing into unforgettable Aztec experiences by creating dynamic promotions, engaging fans, and bringing the energy of SDSU Athletics to life on game day and beyond. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Creative Services (Big Ten Conference / Rosemont, IL): This position will support the creation and execution of compelling visual content that enhances the Conference's brand, events, championships, and marketing initiatives. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Stewardship and Administration (University of Pennsylvania – Penn / Philadelphia, PA): Shape the donor experience for Penn Athletics, strengthening relationships with alumni and supporters while driving stewardship, engagement, and growth across 33 varsity programs. More details HERE.
#Content Designer (University of Central Florida / Orlando, FL): Under the direction of the Senior Associate A.D., #Content, this position is engaged in elevating UCF Athletics' social media content through innovative techniques utilizing motion art. More details HERE.
Director of Communications (University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA): Performs editorial duties. Adheres to style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements. Prepares, rewrites, and edits copy for internal and external projects. Writes articles. More details HERE.
Director of Ticket Operations (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Management control of all ticket and accounting functions for specific sports with the main focus being football. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Marketing & Fan Experience (University of Notre Dame / Notre Dame, IN): Assistant Director, Marketing & Fan Experience is the primary fan experience/marketing contact for assigned sports, overseeing promotional planning, game presentation, and campus/community outreach. More details HERE.
Account Executive (University of Notre Dame / Notre Dame, IN): The Account Executive drives revenue and achieves predetermined sales goals related to securing and retaining football, men's and women's basketball, and hockey ticket and hospitality revenue. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Business & Finance (University of California – Los Angeles – UCLA / Los Angeles, CA): Manage key financial operations, including departmental revenue, accounts receivable, financial reporting, budgeting, Foundation funds and procurement, in a dynamic collegiate athletics environment. More details HERE.
Sr. Fan Relations & Development Associate (University of Tulsa) (PlayFly / Tulsa, OK): The Sr. Fan Relationship and Development Associate will perform outbound sales calls and assist in the strategizing of development activities to increase donations to the athletic department. More details HERE.
Associate Athletics Director, Marketing and Engagement (Loyola Marymount University / Los Angeles, CA): Loyola Marymount University, a member of the West Coast Conference, seeks a qualified candidate for Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement. More details HERE.
Associate/Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business and Administrative Operations (Ohio University / Athens, OH): Serves as a member of the Athletics Executive Team and responsible for providing strategic oversight, implementation, and management of the Athletics financial functions, procedures, and policies. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Athens? Click HERE.
Athletics Broadcast & Production Manager (Loyola Marymount University / Los Angeles, CA): The Athletics Broadcast & Production Manager organizes, produces, supports, and executes audio/visual technology services for athletic events for all intercollegiate programs that require streaming. More details HERE.
Director, Athletics Ticket Sales (Tulane University / New Orleans, LA): This person will oversee sales of the ticket office on a daily basis and manage the ticket sales staff with the goal of increasing ticket sales, fundraising, and other ancillary revenue. More details HERE.
Baseball Video and Analytics (Fellow) (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): Assist with the current video and technology used in the baseball program as directed by the Head Baseball Coach and Assistant Coaches. More details HERE.
Director, Brand Advancement (Football) (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): Manage daily communication for the Bulldog football program, shaping public perception and guiding student-athletes in media appearances. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Brand Advancement & Social Media Strategy (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): Lead content strategy for softball, oversee women's basketball, and serve as media contact for volleyball. Support @HailState, HailState.com, and MSU Athletics app. More details HERE.
Director of Broadcast and Content (University of Arkansas at Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock Athletics is looking for a Director of Broadcast and Content to serve and produce all sporting events and content to promote the Trojan Athletic Department. More details HERE
Assistant Director of Athletics Communications (James Madison University / Harrisonburg, VA): James Madison University, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to coordinate communications More details HERE.
Associate Director, Athletics Ticket Operations (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Plan and develop daily business functions for various departments within the athletic organization. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director, Development (California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo / San Luis Obispo, CA): Serve as a professional in the Athletic Department to cultivate & solicit former student athletes & coaches, alumni, parents, friends, community members, foundations & corporations for contributions. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Brand Marketing and Communications (College Football Playoff / Irving, TX): The CFP is seeking an Assistant Director of Brand Marketing and Communications. There are four primary areas of focus: Brand Marketing, Media Services, Broadcast, Communications/Public Relations. More details HERE.
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer (Murray State University / Murray, KY): Serves as a senior leader responsible for advancing revenue generation, philanthropic development, commercial strategy, customer engagement, and business innovation for Murray State Athletics. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Murray? Click HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Development (Eastern Illinois University / Charleston, IL): This position serves as the chief external fundraising officer and is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to expand philanthropic giving, strengthen corporate partnerships, and more. More details HERE.
Deputy Athletics Director (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): To provide high level leadership and management of the overall athletic program by assisting the Athletics Director with financial strategies, strategic planning, and key operational activities. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Birmingham? Click HERE.
Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer (University of Arkansas at Little Rock / Little Rock, AR): Little Rock Athletics is seeking a Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Financial Officer that will serve as a member of the Leadership Team that will have oversight of all business operations. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Little Rock? Click HERE.
Assistant Director, Live Events & Video Services (Army West Point / West Point, NY): Execution of live events by overseeing equipment, ideation, and the creative process in preparation of graphics and videos. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving (Penn State / University Park, PA): The Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving strategically assists the Office of University Development and the Nittany Lion Club. More details HERE.
Strategic Communications Intern (Bowling Green State University / Bowling Green, OH): BGSU is seeking an intern in the Athletics Strategic Communications Department, overseeing the media relations and other duties determined by the Assistant AD for Strategic Communications. More details HERE.
Director of Business Operations/Assistant AD-Business Operations (University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Position performs all financial duties within the athletic department. Supports the Deputy AD in budget management and advises staff on policies. Has the potential for an Assistant AD title. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships (University of South Carolina – Upstate / Spartanburg, SC): Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for the coordination and management of a comprehensive and ongoing revenue generation program. More details HERE.
Director of Digital Strategy & Broadcast Operations (Pepperdine University / Malibu, CA): The Director of Digital Strategy & Broadcast Operations is a senior leader within Pepperdine Athletics, responsible for setting the vision & execution of all digital, video, & broadcast initiatives. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Development (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): This position serves on the Gamecock Club major giving team and manages a portfolio of 100–125 donors and prospects, with a focus on securing gifts of $25,000 and above. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Drive the Arizona Athletics brand through strategic storytelling, media relations, digital content, and championship-caliber communications that inspire fans and stakeholders. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement (Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi / Corpus Christi, TX): This position will be overseeing all aspects of marketing game day production of Islander Athletics events while providing unique and memorable experience for fans in attendance. More details HERE.
Director of Development, Athletics (University of Louisiana / Lafayette, LA): Reports to the Senior Director of Development for the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation. This position is responsible for donors, individual and team fundraising goals. More details HERE.
Director of Business Operations (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Louisiana Tech Athletics is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve in Business Operations. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director of Development (Syracuse University / Syracuse, NY): Assistant Athletic Director for Development serves in a leadership role to provide strategic leadership for Syracuse Athletics' major gifts programs, pipeline development and gift-in kind operations. More details HERE.
Director of Ticket Sales (Liberty University / Lynchburg, VA): Manage sales staff and oversee ticket sales for all NCAA ticketed events to generate revenue, including but limited to season tickets, single games, group tickets, mini plans, etc. More details HERE.
Director of Strategic Engagement (United States Naval Academy / Annapolis, MD): The Director of Strategic Engagement serves as the primary oversight of strategic engagement with local, regional and national stakeholders for the NAAA. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Social Media Strategy & Content (Illinois State University / Normal, IL): The Assistant Director, Social Media Strategy & Content will assist in leading the Redbirds' brand development through social media. More details HERE.
Associate Director, Development, Annual Giving (Stanford University / Stanford, CA): The Department of Athletics development team is seeking candidates for the Associate Director of Development to support our annual fund, the Buck/Cardinal Club. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Athletic Business Operations (University of Memphis / Memphis, TN): Supports multiple areas of the Athletic Business Office – Procurement, Travel, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning, Inventory Management and Budget oversight of specific teams/departments. More details HERE.
Operations Analyst for Roster Management (University of Minnesota / Minneapolis, MN): Support athletic roster strategy through data management, modeling, reporting, dashboards, and analytics focused on player valuation, revenue sharing, scholarships, performance, and financial planning. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (Oklahoma State University / Stillwater, OK): Lead ticketing strategy for assigned sports, driving pricing, packaging, sales, service and key event initiatives while supporting championship events and creating an exceptional fan experience. More details HERE.
Assistant Director/Associate Director, Athletics Digital Marketing (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): Help shape the digital experience for Auburn Athletics fans while driving innovation, engagement, and growth! More details HERE.
Account Executive (University of Louisville / Louisville, KY): Drive new sales and renewals for football and men's basketball, manage 1,000+ accounts, deliver customer service, build relationships, and consistently meet sales and outreach goals. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Business Operations (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): The Assistant Director of Business Operations manages travel logistics and financial transactions for Athletics, ensuring accurate processing and collaborating with internal staff and travel offices. More details HERE.
Assistant Director, Creative Design (Mississippi State University / Starkville, MS): This position assists in creative direction, graphic design, illustration, and print production for the Department of Athletics to create professional graphics by the deadline. More details HERE.
Associate Director of Bows Athletics Club and Stewardship, UHM (University of Hawaii at Manoa / Honolulu, HI): A key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UHF) Development Team, focused on developing, coordinating, and implementing the ‘Bows Athletics Club program, More details HERE.
Director, Athletic Communications (University of North Texas / Denton, TX): Develops and executes strategic communications, manages media relations, creates content, oversees social media, compiles statistics, and promotes UNT Athletics through storytelling. More details HERE.
Director of Digital Marketing (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): Develop and optimize email and SMS campaigns using segmentation, automation, and analytics to drive ticket sales, memberships, merchandise sales, attendance, and fan engagement. More details HERE.
Assistant Director for Athletics Technical Support (University of North Carolina at Charlotte / Charlotte, NC): The Assistant Director for Athletics Technical Support directs, operates, and maintains the audio-visual systems located in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center and other Athletic Facilities. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Strategic Resources & Cap Management (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Supports the planning, execution, & administration of financial, contractual, and compliance activities directly related to student-athlete compensation & Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities. More details HERE.
Assistant Director of Development, Athletics (Stony Brook University / Stony Brook, NY): Building and managing a portfolio of leadership and major gift prospects. Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual and multi-year commitments of $25,000 or more to support Stony Brook Athletics. More details HERE.
Executive Associate Athletics Director, Business & Finance (University of Nevada – Las Vegas / Las Vegas, NV): The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Executive Associate Athletics Director, Business & Finance. More details HERE What would it cost to move to Las Vegas? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletics Director, Media Relations (William & Mary / Williamsburg, VA): Leads W&M Athletics Communications team in developing and executing strategies to enhance the department brand through proactive storytelling, disciplined messaging, and high-impact media operations. More details HERE.
Major Gift Officer, Athletics Major Gifts (Boston University / Boston, MA): Serves as a frontline fundraising professional responsible for building, managing, & advancing a dynamic portfolio of major gift prospects in support of BU Athletics. More details HERE.
Assistant Sports Media Relations Manager (Loyola Marymount University / Los Angeles, CA): The Assistant Sports Media Relations Manager supports and provides key information resources that promote student-athletes, coaches, teams, and LMU Athletics. More details HERE.
Special Assistant to the Head Coach (United States Naval Academy / Annapolis, MD): The Special Assistant to the Head Coach serves as a member of the Navy Men's Basketball staff responsible for advancing the program's brand and producing compelling content. More details HERE.
Associate or Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations (Oregon State University / Corvallis, OR): The Director of Finance & Business Operations provides strategic leadership for all financial and business operations within the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Annual Giving Manager - Eagles Club (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Myers, FL): The Annual Giving Manager - Eagles Club pursues and cultivates the annual giving development cycle for FGCU Athletics. More details HERE.
Director, Revenue Marketing (PlayFly / Troy, AL): Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, Revenue Marketing to join our Troy University team in Troy AL. More details HERE.






