Working Title
Director, Ticket Sales & Operations
Department
USD-Intercollegiate Athletics
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
The University of South Dakota Director of Ticket Sales and Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Coyote Ticket Office; renewing season tickets for football, men’s & women’s basketball, and volleyball, acquiring new season ticket holders, and developing group sales opportunities. Additionally, this position will be responsible for hiring and training of game day support staff, scheduling Coyote Ticket Office personnel, overseeing ticket operations for all home athletic events, managing a budget, and preparing and reconciling ticket office reports. The successful candidate must demonstrate exemplary customer service skills and be able to work nights and weekends, as needed. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s Degree and ticket office experience. This job has a start date of no sooner than 7/1/2026.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of ticket office or related experience with intercollegiate athletics. Knowledge and experience with Paciolan ticketing software is preferred. Candidates must have excellent oral and written skills and the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and interpretations in relation to the ticket office is preferred.
First Consideration Date
04/27/2026
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Duration of the Term
12 months
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Work Hours
9:00 to 5:00 M-F, including some nights and weekends
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
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This position requires
Weekends/Holidays
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota, is a member of NCAA Division I, the Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Summit League. For further information regarding USD or the Athletic Department please refer to our website, http://www.goyotes.com
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