Job Description

The General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer is a new role within the Athletics Department and will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the department’s financial operations, revenue-generating operations and name image and likeness (NIL) efforts and budget. This position will work alongside the Athletic Director to ensure that the Athletic department financial outlook is positioned to ensure financial health, foster new revenue opportunities, and align the department’s fiscal goals with the mission of both Athletics and the University, while recognizing the budgetary constraints.

The General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer will manage other senior leaders in the Athletics Department including the Deputy Athletic Director of Business Development and the Deputy Athletic Director of Finance. The General Manager and Chief Revenue Officer will collaborate with other members of the Athletic Department, as well as executive leaders and colleagues in Finance, Facilities, Academics, Schools and Colleges and other academic and administrative units, to ensure the Athletic Department is meeting its contribution to the overall University student athlete experience and University goals. The ideal candidate is creative, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment independently and within a team. The individual should also be highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong multi-tasker and able to support executive priorities confidentially and deferentially.

All interested applicants should email a detailed resume and a letter of interest to: jenny@eastman-beaudine.com

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, sports management, or a related field. (MBA or advanced degree preferred) .
Minimum of ten years’ progressive experience in operations management, finance, and leadership roles or a combination of education and relevant experience, preferably in a collegiate athletics environment.
Strong understanding of NCAA regulations, conference operations, and higher education financial practices.

Skills and Knowledge

Strong financial acumen.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Ability to interpret, apply and steward Syracuse University athletic brand.
Proven track record in identifying and implementing new revenue opportunities.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Executive presence and capability of working at the most senior levels at the
University and with outside organizations.
Excellent attention to detail.
Calm under pressure.
Can manage stressful situations in a solution-oriented way with a positive attitude.
Comfortable working with confidential content.
Must also have the ability to oversee and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working effectively under the pressure of last-minute deadlines and changing priorities.
Proactive and takes initiative.
Functions effectively, both independently and as a member of a team, and tight timelines.
Must be outcome driven, resourceful and committed to collaboration.
Professional and collegiate experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversight of Financial and Revenue-Generating Operations

Oversight of all financial and revenue generating areas. Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of all financial and revenue-generating activities within Athletics. Develop and pursue new revenue opportunities on campus, within the community, and as a representative to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and other organizations. Monitor and analyze revenue streams to maximize growth and sustainability.

Management of Athletic Business Office

Oversight/supervision of the Athletic Business Office to ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA standards. Oversee budget planning, execution, and monitoring to ensure alignment with Athletics and University objectives. Ensure all financial operations meet or exceed established goals for revenue and budgeting.

Cross-Departmental and University Collaboration

Coordinate with Athletics department staff, including Finance, Advancement and External Affairs, Facilities, and Academic Affairs, to support revenue generation and financial operations. Serve as a key liaison with senior university leaders, fostering alignment between Athletics and the broader institutional mission. Provide leadership in promoting innovative financial strategies that drive operational excellence.

Other Duties As Assigned

Physical Requirements

Tools/Equipment

Application Instructions

All interested applicants should email a detailed resume and a letter of interest to: jenny@eastman-beaudine.com

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

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