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JUDE A. KILLY
A transformational, caring leader, with high integrity, meticulous focus, and the determination to see all
goals through to the end. Use a clear, consistent communication style, and proven record of fundraising
and revenue generation, with the vision and perseverance to lead.
VISION
To create an environment that provides opportunities for staff and student-athlete growth and
development that is consistent with the University’s mission.
EXPERIENCE
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
SENIOR ASSOCIATE AD FOR EXTERNAL OPERATIONS
JULY, 2012 – PRESENT
ASSOCIATE AD/SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR ATHLETICS
ASSOCIATE AD/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR ATHLETICS
JULY 2011 – JULY 2012
JANUARY 2008 – JULY 2011
Leadership
Develop Staff. Hire, Mentor and Promote
. Focus on hiring quality people, outline clear expectations and have open and
honest communication which leads to high accountability, superior results and promotion opportunities for staff.
Direct supervisor for Miami Baseball--Includes day-to-day point of contact for the sport, as well as in
guiding and advising the Head Baseball Coach, and leading head baseball coaching search (Danny
Hayden; Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division Champions in first year).
o Role includes staff evaluation, recruiting assistance and serving as a guide on all administrative
issues
Oversee all external units of the intercollegiate athletic department: development, marketing, ticketing,
licensing, sales, promotions, communications, and broadcasting, and liaison to multi-media rights holder
IMG and ticket seller The Aspire Group.
o Management of each unit leader--Hiring, firing, evaluating staff and assignment of work
o Created external priorities and annually determine unit goals to match those priorities while
integrating strategies and plans to support those goals
o Created consistent external messages and brands for staff, donors/prospects, alumni, and fans
Responsible for budgeting for external units and Miami Baseball--Set budgets, approvals,
budget reviews, and spending projections--Total budgets for areas exceeds $300,000
Implemented and oversee the Athletic Director’s Circle, an advisory board created to assist and guide the
Athletic Director (AD). Responsible for managing the top 25 athletics donors/prospects with the AD.
Led and successfully concluded searches for the following leadership positions: Head Men’s Basketball
Coach, Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Associate Athletic
Director for Development, and the Manager for The Aspire Group.
o Hires increased annual wins, a MAC East Championship, a revamped communications approach,
record-setting pledges and gifts exceeding $10 million annually, and, cost savings of $158,000
Member of Athletic Director’s senior leadership team, advisory group and act as a liaison to the
President’s Office, University Advancement, the Alumni Association, and University Communications &
Marketing (UCM).
Served on search committees that hired the following leadership positions: Director of Athletics, Head
Football Coach (2), General Manager for IMG, and University Director for Trademarks & Licensing.
Served on supervisory administrative team for men’s basketball and football.
Served on Advancing Advancement Committee and chaired Policies and Procedures team. Led Regional
Committee--Resulted in the recommendation and hiring of three full-time regional fundraising staff.
Work in conjunction with the Office of the President on 4-6 special events and 10-12 hosting
opportunities each year.