Executive Director, Sports Business Program- McDonough School of Business - Washington, DC

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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Executive Director, Sports Business Program | McDonough School of Business - Georgetown University

The Executive Director will lead the Sports Business Program at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, driving its mission to shape business education through the lens of sports. The Executive Director will launch a 9-credit undergraduate fellowship and scale a first-of-its-kind program that blends academic rigor, industry engagement, and undergraduate business student development, serving as both architect and public face of a nationally distinctive program. Unlike traditional sports management programs that focus on athletic-oriented operations, Georgetown McDonough's Sports Business Program will emphasize the global business of sports - finance, strategy, marketing, governance, analytics, and media.

Backed by alumni philanthropy, the program aims to become a distinctive hub for learning and industry connections. The Executive Director will build and lead the team, design curricular and co-curricular offerings, and implement a strategic growth plan. The Executive Director will have deep sports industry experience and connections, familiarity with business education, and a track record of engaging high-level, senior stakeholders. This entrepreneurial leader will lay the foundation for long-term impact and elevate Georgetown's presence at the intersection of sports and business while also acting as a thought. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key individuals, alumni, franchises, leagues, and sports-adjacent organizations in the sports industry to create pipelines for internships, full-time employment, and experiential learning opportunities for students
• Leading strategic initiatives to advance the growth, visibility, and impact of the Sports Business Program, aligning activities with Georgetown McDonough's mission and priorities
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the program, including budget management, partnering with HR to determine staffing needs, and resource allocation, in alignment with the program's strategic goals and the broader mission of Georgetown McDonough
• Serving as the primary liaison with both internal stakeholders (faculty, staff, university leadership) and external partners (donors, alumni, industry executives), ensuring clear, consistent, and strategic communication

Work Interactions

The Executive Director reports directly to the Dean and works closely with the Academic Director, undergraduate program office, career services, faculty, students, and the Dean's Office staff. This position interacts regularly with faculty committees, donors, industry executives, and alumni.

This position plays a critical role in advancing Georgetown University's mission to educate principled leaders with a global mindset. Rooted in the university's Jesuit values, the role supports the formation of students not only as skilled professionals but as ethical, socially conscious leaders prepared to navigate the complex dynamics of the global sports industry. By building a program that blends academic excellence, practical experience, and principled leadership, the Executive Director contributes directly to the school's commitment to developing future business leaders who make a positive impact on their communities and industries.

By connecting students with real-world opportunities in the sports sector, such as internships, mentorships, industry projects, treks, immersion trips, and speaker events, the Executive Director will create meaningful pathways for professional growth and career readiness. At the same time, they will cultivate partnerships that reflect Georgetown's core values and position the Sports Business Program—and Georgetown McDonough more broadly—as a national leader in sports business education, recognized for shaping the next generation of business leaders in sports who are as principled as they are prepared.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree is required.
• At least 10+ years of professional experience in the sports industry, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, partnership development, and strategic execution.
• Experience teaching or working in a business school or higher education setting (a non-tenure or adjunct faculty capacity is acceptable)
• Proven ability to develop and manage academic or co-curricular programs, including experience with staffing, budgeting, and program growth.
• Strong network within the sports business ecosystem (ideally globally and across multiple sports), with the ability to engage executives in sports finance, strategy, marketing, governance, analytics, and media, teams, leagues, agencies, and other industry leaders in support of student opportunities and program advancement.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior university administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a demonstrated ability to build new initiatives from the ground up and operate in a start-up environment within a larger institution.
• Commitment to values-based education and to examining the social, ethical, and policy impact of sports
• Commitment to the values of Georgetown University, including service to others, ethical leadership, and inclusion.

Preferred qualifications

• An MBA, JD, PhD, or another graduate degree in a related field (e.g., Sports Management, Higher Education, Business Administration) is strongly preferred
• • Experience in donor relations, or working with advancement teams is highly desirable.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:

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Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$103, $202,778.93

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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