TITLE: Senior Vice President, College
REPORTS TO: President
LOCATION: Remote
About Altius Sports Partners
Altius Sports Partners (Altius) is the leading strategic advisory firm in collegiate athletics. We partner with NCAA Division I athletics departments, brands, and industry stakeholders to navigate the rapidly evolving college sports landscape. Our team offers relevant, diverse backgrounds and brings unmatched expertise across NIL, revenue generation, organizational structure, and the legal and regulatory issues shaping the future of college athletics.
Our collegiate division, College, supports more than 40 athletics departments nationwide, including nearly half of the P4. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to campus leaders, providing customized solutions, strategic clarity, and ongoing support in an era of significant change.
About the Role
The Senior Vice President, College (the "SVP”) will serve as a senior leader within the collegiate athletics division of Altius. Reporting directly to the President of Altius, the SVP will help drive the College strategy, strengthen executive-level client relationships, and deliver high-impact consulting services to athletics departments nationwide. This is a highly visible and relationship-focused role, ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for supporting college athletics administrators, shaping the future of the industry, and actively contributing to Altius’ continued growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior strategic advisor to College clients, delivering insight-driven recommendations and tailored consulting services.
- Maintain and grow relationships with executive-level decision-makers, including athletics directors, deputy athletics directors and senior administrators, and other campus and industry leaders.
- Represent Altius at industry events and on campuses nationwide — travel is expected approximately 1-2 days per week, 1-2 weeks per month.
- Collaborate with Altius’ executive team, including the President of Altius, to refine and execute organizational strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including client engagement managers and on-campus personnel, the Client Strategy & Insights (CSI) team, the Brands team, and Altius’ parent company, underdog & company, and sister agencies, underdog venture team and B. Partners
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant trends and best practices in collegiate athletics and higher education – in areas such as athlete and athletics department revenue generation strategies, athletics department operations and finances, the NIL regulatory landscape, athletes’ commercial rights and benefits, and employment and quasi-employment issues – to inform corporate and client strategy
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and achievement of objectives, in a manner that optimizes team performance and client satisfaction.
- Support new business development and strategic growth within College.
- Participate in and contribute to public-facing thought leadership opportunities.
- Contribute to a collaborative team-oriented culture and high-performance remote work environment.
Qualifications
- Executive-level experience in college athletics, professional sports, or a related field, such as labor/employment law (e.g., collective bargaining).
- Deep knowledge of the collegiate athletics landscape, including NIL, revenue sharing, revenue generation strategy, corporate sponsorships, and operational challenges.
- Previous consulting, strategic advisory, or client services experience is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to engage with senior leadership and build long-term professional relationships.
- Experience managing personnel, overseeing teams, or serving as a property lead or department head.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the country.
- Exceptional attention to detail and prioritization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strategic: A forward thinker who understands the dynamics of college sports and sees around the corner.
- Relational: Values collaboration and invests in building trust with clients and colleagues.
- Consultative: Approaches each engagement with curiosity, humility, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Experienced: Brings hands-on experience from campus, a property/team, or a leadership role in college athletics or adjacent sectors, including labor/employment law or collective bargaining.
- Motivated: Energized by the opportunity to shape an industry undergoing transformative change.
Join Us
If you’re passionate about college athletics and sports business, excited to influence the next chapter of the industry, and ready to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
