The Deputy Director of Athletics for External Operations reports directly to the Director of Athletics and will provide strategic leadership and be responsible for broad supervision of the department's external units: athletic communications, creative content and multimedia productions, marketing and promotions, tickets, and corporate sponsorship. This position will develop and execute strategies to ensure collaboration and alignment amongst these areas to unify and strengthen the Harvard Athletics' identity, presence, and message.

A member of the leadership team, the Deputy Director of Athletics will establish a strategic plan to develop and implement revenue goals and maximize revenue potential, enhance the Harvard Athletics identity, and increase opportunities for engagement among the many external constituencies. Supervision of a select portfolio of varsity programs will be expected.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Day-to-day management of all activities associated with the department’s external operations. Actively provide strategic direction and leadership to these functions and ensures efforts are collaborative and the work is unified amongst the units. This includes overseeing and directing:

• Athletic Communications – GoCrimson, Hall of History, reporting and record-keeping of statistics, competitions, and team performance
• Creative Content – Video/images for website and social media channels content
• Media and public relations – Coordinating with HPAC in responding to media inquiries, and proactive communications on Harvard Athletics - student-athletes, coaches, alums, etc.
• Multimedia – ESPN relationship, game day recording, and broadcasting, promotional media to support recruiting efforts
• Marketing and promotion efforts to maximize attendance and enhance fan engagement
• Ticket operations and sales
• Business development – maximizing revenue opportunities to be gained from hosting events and renting athletics facilities
• Securing corporate sponsorship

2. Sport Supervision/Management – responsible for a portfolio of Varsity sports.

• Manages, mentors, and evaluates coaches of intercollegiate sports. Management includes strategic planning, administrative and budget oversight, performance management, and coach, student-athlete, and team support. Frequently attends practices and competitions (some travel). Helps to support the recruitment of student-athletes for assigned sports. Leads respective head coach searches and assists with recruiting assistant coaches when vacancies exist.

3. Be creative in strategies to maximize revenue potential, enhance the Harvard Athletics identity, and increase opportunity for engagement. Revenue targets to be determined annually with the Director of Athletics.

4. Serve as the department liaison and primary contact to various external clients/partners; maintain contract oversight. Serve as a department liaison to applicable campus partners, including HPAC, marketing, licensing, trademark, etc.

5. Serve as a member of the Athletic Department’s leadership team.

• Bachelor’s degree;

• Minimum 10+ years of previous experience in external operations in college and/or professional sports. Other relevant non-athletics industry experience will also be considered.

• Master's degree preferred
• Proven experience and success in finding innovative and creative opportunities to engage multiple constituencies
• Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision necessary.
• Proactive thinking with interest in developing and executing new ideas is necessary.
• A demonstrated commitment to a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion & belonging that supports the university's commitment to EDIB priorities and demonstrates personal dedication through words and actions.

• Ability to work a non-standard work week including nights, weekends & holidays is necessary.

Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety, and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage. Harvard University Health Services employees and other healthcare individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s COVID-19 Information Website.

Harvard is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission is to educate citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. The College is a residential institution of nearly 7,000 undergraduates and is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard is deeply committed to the intellectual, social, and personal transformation of its undergraduates during their four years at Harvard.

The Department of Athletics offers 42 varsity programs for men and women, more than any other Division I school in the United States. We also offer extensive recreational and intramural programs.

Harvard employees have access to a competitive benefits package that includes multiple options for the health and well-being of our employees as well as ongoing professional development.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. We regret that, due to the number of responses we typically receive, we may be unable to respond to phone calls or contact personally those applicants not selected for an interview.

We actively seek and welcome applications from diverse candidates and from those with a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society.

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Ability to work a non-standard work week including nights, weekends & holidays is necessary.

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.