Senior/Executive Associate Athletics Director, External Relations

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management, or combination of education and relevant experience.

• Master’s degree preferred and a minimum of five to seven years of experience in sports management and external relations (e.g., sponsorships, ticketing, media relations, marketing), or a comparable position within athletics. Exemplary communication, employee relations/management skills, and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning and change management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Advanced financial expertise in, budget planning and financial forecasting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation and political acumen skills. Able to influence people, solve problems, trouble shoot, think creatively and resolve conflicts.
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, trends and/or regulatory requirements.
• Subject matter expertise for area(s) of responsibility.

The expected pay range for this position is $205,000 to $250,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.