Assistant Athletics Director/External Operations

Assistant Athletics Director/External Operations

SUMMARY

The employee will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and will coordinate/supervise marketing, promotions, branding, game operations, corporate partnership relations and assist with special events within the department of athletics. Hours are atypical but flexible. He/she will work together with the Director of Athletics to increase external revenue and visibility within the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute an effective marketing and business plan for the department of athletics within the University's marketing plan.
• Ensure a cohesive approach to branding initiatives and awareness.
• Supervise game day environment for all sports, work in coordination with Athletic Communications to maximize fan opportunities.
• Game day set up for game environment activities.
• Serve as Department representative at community and external related functions.
• Assist the Director of Athletics in gaining new Partners and increasing external revenue.
• Creates and manages donor portfolios for all Athletic Donors.
• Utilizes University/Departmental resources and personnel when needed on Donor visits.
• Creates a strategic ticketing plan, philosophy to application.
• Works closely with University Development/Alumni to identify, develop and monitor donors and potential Athletic projects.
• Modify and manage Athletic Annual Fund.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in Marketing, Sports Marketing, Sports Administration, or closely related field. Master's degree required in Sports Administration or Marketing or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Sports Administration or External Operations.