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University of St. Thomas · 1 week ago

Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Operations

The University of St. Thomas is seeking an Assistant Director of Ticket Sales & Operations within their Intercollegiate Athletics department. This role is essential for driving ticket revenue and managing daily operations, requiring strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude to enhance fan experience and maximize attendance.

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Responsibilities

Generate ticket revenue through direct outbound sales efforts including season tickets, mini-plans, group sales, and premium seating
Manage a personal sales portfolio driven to meet or exceed established departmental revenue goals annually
Develop relationships with alumni, corporate partners, community organizations, and campus partners to grow and advance ticket sales and attendance across ticketed sports
Assist in the planning and execution of sales campaigns, promotional nights, and targeted outreach initiatives
Support ticket sales and operations efforts for all assigned ticketed sports
Address customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a professional and courteous manner
Provide accurate information about events, including dates, times, locations, and ticket pricing
Resolve issues related to ticketing, such as refunds, exchanges, and lost tickets, in accordance with company policies
Assist with the setup and management of all ticketed events in the ticketing platform (Paciolan)
Assist with the build out for upcoming events, manage inventory, pricing, seating maps, and promotional codes
Process ticket orders, account updates, exchanges, and refunds while ensuring accuracy and compliance
Generate sales and attendance reports as requested by supervisor
Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional ticketing policies
Assist with event setup and operations as needed, including ticket scanning, guest check-in, and seating arrangements
Collaborate with event staff and other departments to ensure a seamless event experience for attendees
Generate and review sales reports, tracking performance and identifying trends
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, transactions and feedback

Qualification

Ticket SalesPaciolan SoftwareCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsConflict ResolutionStrategic ThinkingFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree
One year experience in ticket sales, customer service, or a related field
Proficiency with ticketing software
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must be enthusiastic, collaborative, creative and able to think both strategically and tactically
Ability to handle stressful situations and resolve conflicts effectively
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred

A Master's Degree
Prior ticket sales or customer service experience at the college or professional level
Prior experience working with Paciolan ticketing software

Benefits

Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Fully Paid Insurance : disability, life, and AD&D
Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Company

University of St. Thomas

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Located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota (USA), the University of St.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.03M
Key Investors
Minnesota Department of Public SafetyOtto Bremer Trust
2025-10-23Grant· $5M
2022-08-11Grant· $0.03M

Leadership Team

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Audra Nuru
Endowed Chair of Social Sciences
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Trent Brager
Business Intelligence Analyst
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