Director of Salary Cap Management
Director of Salary Cap Management
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
The Director of Salary Cap Management reports directly to the Executive General Manage within the Department of Athletics and is responsible for overseeing the financial and commercial operations related to assigned sport programs. This position is vital in managing salary cap strategic business planning contract management sponsorships and marketing efforts to enhance the financial standing and overall success of assigned programs.
About the Work Unit
Vanderbilt Universitys Athletics Department prepares studentathletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity character sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conferences only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams 6 mens teams and 11 womens teams) 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.
The Director of Salary Cap Management is responsible for overseeing the financial and commercial operations related to assigned sport programs. This position is vital in managing salary cap strategic business planning contract management sponsorships and marketing efforts to enhance the financial standing and overall success of assigned sports.
This position will be tasked with overseeing and managing the businessrelated aspects of assigned athletic programs ensuring financial growth operational efficiency and compliance with relevant regulations. This role serves as a strategic liaison between the sport program sponsors media vendors and the broader athletic department with a focus on maximizing revenue opportunities and supporting the programs longterm sustainability.
Serving as a key component in growing the business side of sport programs this role requires a blend of business acumen negotiation skills financial knowledge and a passion for collegiate athletics.
Key functions include:
Revenue Sharing
- Manage assigned sports to ensure they have the necessary infrastructure to thrive within the revenuesharing model
- Collaborate with senior department leaders to create and manage budgets for sport programs
- Analyze financial reports and ensure business activities align with department fiscal goals
- Serve as a capologist for sport programs to ensure budgetary responsibility
- Operate as a liaison and support to the NIL collective
Program and StudentAthlete Relations
- Cultivate and manage relationships with coaches/staff and studentathletes
- Collaborate with department stakeholders on NIL for assigned sport programs
Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Executive General Manager and/or the Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs/Athletics Director.
Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree is necessary.
- A Masters degree is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of related work experience in collegiate and/or professional sports is necessary.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations is necessary.
- Ability to handle and communicate confidential and sensitive information is necessary.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively is necessary.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment is necessary.
- High level of organizational skills and multitasking abilities is necessary.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
