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Managing Director, Business of Sports Institute, Texas McCombs

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

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Austin, TX
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Job overview

The Managing Director leads the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Business of Sports Institute, partnering with its Executive Director, staff, faculty, and board members. The role oversees events, committees, communications, budgeting, staff, fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor relationships, while building external partnerships and strengthening the Institute’s national profile in sports business.

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Skills

Operations ManagementStrategic PlanningEvent PlanningCommittee ManagementMarketing StrategyCommunications StrategySocial Media StrategyBudget ManagementStaff SupervisionFundraisingAlumni EngagementDonor RelationsPartnership DevelopmentSports Industry TrendsSports AnalyticsHigher Education

Full job description

Operations and Strategic LeadershipLead the day-to-day operations of BOSI, partnering with the Executive Director and Institute staff to plan board meetings, the Business of Sports Summit, and other BOSI events.Manage committees supporting BOSI activities, including symposium planning, alumni engagement, student programming, communications, and external partnerships.Develop and implement marketing, communications, and social media strategies to enhance BOSIs visibility and influence.Provide strategic guidance to faculty, staff, and board members on long-term goals, growth opportunities, and Institute direction.Oversee the annual budget, ensuring financial goals are met and revenue opportunities are maximized.Lead the preparation of annual reports, quarterly newsletters, and monthly social media calendars.Supervise BOSI staff, Supervise BOSI staff, assign work, and establish expectations and performance standards for team members.Development, Fundraising and Alumni EngagementCreate, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement strategy in support of BOSIs strategic priorities.Collaborate with McCombs Development, University Development, and other UT partners to coordinate development activities and advancement initiatives.Manage BOSI advisory councils, including the Executive Council, Advisory Council, and Associate Advisory Council; recruit new members and design meaningful engagement opportunities.Cultivate and steward donor relationships through in-person meetings, calls, events, and ongoing communication.Secure funding for major BOSI activities, including the annual symposium, student programming, research initiatives, treks, networking events, and other flagship programs.External Relations and National Profile BuildingEstablish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including major donors, industry leaders, alumni, and campus partners, to elevate BOSIs reputation and influence.Stay actively engaged with trends in the sports industry, sports analytics, higher-education best practices, and relevant policy developments to position BOSI as a national leader in sports business thought leadership.

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