Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations

Lawrence, KS 66045

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Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations

The Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations   position serves as a senior executive leader within Kansas Athletics and acts as the Director of Athletics’ lead advisor on athlete compensation strategy, roster economics, resource allocation, front-office operations, and long-term competitive planning. The Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations   is a centralized front-office leadership position responsible for integrating football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and broader athletics resource strategies into one cohesive operational model.

1. Serve as a senior advisor and strategic partner to the Director of Athletics on roster economics, athlete compensation, resource allocation, and front-office operations;
2. Develop long-term strategies related to revenue sharing, NIL alignment, roster planning, and financial sustainability;
3. Develop and oversee sport-specific compensation frameworks and budget allocation strategies;
4. Monitor revenue-share forecasting, scholarship allocation, retention risk, and future compensation exposure;
5. Build centralized reporting systems and operational frameworks supporting student-athlete resource allocation and decision-making;

Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations

Lawrence, KS 66045

Quick Apply

Quick Apply

Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations

The Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations   position serves as a senior executive leader within Kansas Athletics and acts as the Director of Athletics’ lead advisor on athlete compensation strategy, roster economics, resource allocation, front-office operations, and long-term competitive planning. The Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations   is a centralized front-office leadership position responsible for integrating football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and broader athletics resource strategies into one cohesive operational model.

1. Serve as a senior advisor and strategic partner to the Director of Athletics on roster economics, athlete compensation, resource allocation, and front-office operations;
2. Develop long-term strategies related to revenue sharing, NIL alignment, roster planning, and financial sustainability;
3. Develop and oversee sport-specific compensation frameworks and budget allocation strategies;
4. Monitor revenue-share forecasting, scholarship allocation, retention risk, and future compensation exposure;
5. Build centralized reporting systems and operational frameworks supporting student-athlete resource allocation and decision-making;
6. Collaborate closely with the Football General Manager and personnel/recruiting leadership within men’s and women’s basketball;
7. Establish communication cadence, reporting standards, and organizational workflows across player personnel ecosystems;
8. Analyze market trends, peer benchmarks, transfer activity, and roster dynamics to support decision-making;
9. Lead or assist in negotiations involving athlete agreements and compensation structures;
10. Build and maintain relationships with agents, advisors, NIL representatives, and external stakeholders;
11. Support coaches and personnel leaders in balancing competitive priorities with financial sustainability;
12. Create unified analytics and reporting systems that provide leadership visibility into roster allocation, compensation exposure, scholarship utilization, and athlete retention;
13. Develop KPIs related to compensation efficiency, roster planning, NIL alignment, and resource allocation;
14. Strengthen workflows, communication structures, and operational discipline across athletics;
15. Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture across Kansas Athletics’ front-office ecosystem;
16. Lead organizational design initiatives related to athlete compensation and front-office operations;
17. Represent Kansas Athletics professionally with external stakeholders, industry groups, and strategic partners;
18. Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; 
• Minimum 6 years of progressive leadership experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, athlete representation, sports finance, player personnel, NIL, or related industries;
• Demonstrated experience in roster/resource management, athlete compensation strategy, contract negotiations, or front-office operations;
• Strong understanding of the evolving collegiate athletics environment, including NIL, transfer portal dynamics, and revenue-sharing structures;
• Familiarity with NCAA governance, conference operations, and athlete compensation structures;
• Excellent written, oral and inter-personal communication skills, and ability to work independently and work as part of a team; ability to handle multiple tasks; 
• Ability to work an irregular schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree, law degree, MBA, or related advanced degree;
• Background in football or basketball operations, player personnel, salary-cap management, contract administration, analytics, or sports finance;
• Experience within Power Conference athletics or professional sports organizations.

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