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Title:Director of Ticketing and Sponsorship Division: President's Office Department: Athletics FLSA Status:Exempt Salary Range: $47,000 - 50,000 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forDirector of Ticketing and Sponsorships. Responsible for all aspects of ticketing for the Athletics department. Oversee the management of season ticket holders and manage regular ticket office operations for all Athletics sport programs. Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee all facets of ticket management for athletic home game events.
- Promote a positive game day experience for visitors.
- Prepares cash deposits and submits ticket reconciliations for all ticketed events/games.
- Manages all aspects of and serves as primary liaison to external ticketing systems.
- Identifies opportunities and coordinates new ticket sales with businesses and individuals. Implements ticket sales campaigns/initiatives to enhance attendance and engage the community.
- Works as the primary point of contact for guests regarding group sales.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date Screaming Eagle Arena seating chart for home basketball games. Adds, verifies, retrieves, and changes customer or order information, maintaining contact information accuracy.
- Works with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Development to assign seats to new and existing basketball season ticket holders.
- Assist the Director of Athletics with sales calls to current and new Super Sponsors. Follow up on sponsor referrals from coaches, as well as generating own independent referrals, making both joint (with coaches or director) and individual sales calls as appropriate. Responsible for relationship development and "up-selling" with sponsors. Works closely with Director of Athletics to meet or exceed sponsorship revenue budget.
- Assists with the fulfillment of corporate sponsorship contracts related to tickets, groups and special seating.
- Works with coaches, staff and administration to plan and implement ticket sales plans for individual athletic programs.
- Works closely with the Accounting office and Auditors to regularly review and improve ticketing procedures. Conducts periodic audits of customer service procedures to ensure best practices.
- Works within ARMS compliance software for complimentary ticket requests.
- Hires and schedules student workers to assist with game-day ticketing.
- Creates own correspondence, reports and presentations as needed.
- Participate in annual continuing education as required by the NCAA, Conference and/or Institution is required.
- Adhering to all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations is required at all times. All violations must be reported to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Compliance or their designee immediately.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Bachelor's degree.
- Excellent oral communication skills required--with high level of clarity for telephone contact and coordination activities and with persuasiveness for sales activities.
- Strong written communication skills required for correspondence with external constituents.
- Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and email software.
- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
- Must also be able to work independently with a high degree of initiative.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills Master's degree.
One year of related work experience.
Knowledge of AudienceView ticketing software.
Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets.
Experience working with businesses and other prospects in the Evansville area is a plus. Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
Standard office hours fluctuate. Primary work hours are irregular in nature (evenings and weekends). Attendance at all home games, during open box office hours, is required. About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time
- Holiday pay
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
Application Process
Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include:
Resume Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position, please contact Capel Henshaw, search committee chair, at chenshaw@usi.edu Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, please submit materials by March 30, 2026. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
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University of Southern Indiana
sick time, retirement plan
Mar 17, 2026