Director of Business Operations, Women's Basketball

Duke

Athletics

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Working Title: Director of Business Operations, Women’s Basketball

Position Summary:

The Director of Business Operations for Women’s Basketball at Duke University is responsible for overseeing and aligning the business operations of the program with a strategic focus on revenue generation, NIL advancement, donor engagement and brand development. This individual will serve as a key advisor to the Head Coach/Sport Administrator and a cross-functional leader connecting internal and external stakeholders to elevate the program’s national profile.

Work Performed:

Revenue Strategy & Growth

· Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive revenue generation plan targeting $8M+ annually through donor relations, corporate partnerships, NIL activations, game day activations, and experiential platforms.

· Oversee and refine revenue sharing strategies to ensure equitable and impactful distribution aligned with team goals and individual value.

· Partner with Iron Dukes and Learfield to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and corporate sponsorships.

· Lead premium donor engagement strategies, including in-game activations, themed events, and hospitality experiences in conjunction with Director of Revenue Development for Women’s Basketball.

· Collaborate with marketing, ticketing, and Learfield to ensure seamless delivery of high-impact experiences for fans, donors, and partners.

· Monitor game day performance metrics and fan feedback to optimize revenue-driving strategies.

· Maintain a real-time revenue dashboard to track donations, sponsorships, and business performance metrics.

NIL Leadership & Athlete Branding

· Build and lead a compliant NIL strategy, including athlete brand valuation, partnership matchmaking, and long-term brand development.

· Serve as a program-wide liaison between athletes, compliance, donors, partners, and institutional leadership.

· Provide strategic guidance and educational programming to empower athletes to maximize their NIL opportunities.

Roster Management & Program Planning

· Collaborate with Head Coach and support staff on strategic roster management, including scholarship planning, NIL-related decision making, and long-term recruiting infrastructure.

· Develop systems that integrate business intelligence into recruiting and retention decisions.

· Align player development, NIL, and financial models to support competitive success and holistic athlete support.

· Integrate a roster value framework to help assess the athletic, academic, and marketability impact of each athlete on the program’s ecosystem.

Strategic Planning & Campus Integration

· Develop a multi-year business and branding roadmap in collaboration with program leadership.

· Act as a program ambassador with internal and external stakeholders, including campus leadership, donors, alumni, and community organizations.

· Evaluate and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), ROI, and impact metrics across all business areas.

Operations & Innovation

· Create and execute business and operational plans tied to strategic goals, including fan engagement, donor experience, and branding efforts.

· Develop reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including Head Coach, ADs, donors, and advisory boards.

· Lead cross-functional collaboration across Duke Athletics departments including compliance, development, alumni, marketing, communications, and student-athlete services.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Master’s or JD preferred.

· Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in athletic administration, development, business operations, or corporate sponsorship.

· Proven track record of building and managing revenue-generating programs, preferably within a high-performance sports or entertainment context.

· Strong understanding of collegiate athletic operations, roster strategy, NIL regulation, and compliance frameworks.

· Demonstrated ability to build donor pipelines and close major gifts.

· Experience developing and managing cross-functional strategic plans.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

· Familiarity with Teamworks, INFLCR, or other athletics CRM/NIL platforms.

How to Apply:

· An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at https://home.careers.duke.edu/

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an indiv idual's age,color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 61,465.00 to USD $125,000.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physical and /or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires a general business background generally equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a business related field.

Experience

Work requires 4 years related business or administrative experience to acquire competence in applying general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of major administrative functions. A master's degree in a business related field may be substituted for 2 years experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OREXPERIENCE

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.