
Senior Associate Athletic Director of External Affairs
California State University · Posted Nov 9, 2026
- Sacramento, California, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- $10K–$15K per month
- 5–7 years
Lead strategic external affairs for Sacramento State Athletics, overseeing ticketing, marketing, donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and NIL initiatives to drive revenue and fan engagement.
Compensation
Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,000.00 per month - $14,584.00 per month plus bonus incentives*
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute integrated revenue strategies
- Lead and manage subordinate managers across ticketing, marketing, donor engagement, and partnership units
- Align external initiatives with institutional priorities and NCAA regulations
- Build and maintain relationships with campus leadership, donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent work experience
- Nice to have: Master’s degree in sport management, business administration, higher education, or related field
- Nice to have: Experience in NCAA Division I athletics
- Nice to have: Track record of developing integrated revenue strategies
- Nice to have: Experience managing large-scale budgets