Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

The Associate Athletic Director (AD) for External Operations is responsible for providing leadership, organization, administration and evaluation of the external operations of the department to include corporate sponsorships (Learfield), marketing, promotions, media relations and ticket sales (Taymar). This individual will be responsible for creating a comprehensive branding, awareness and marketing strategy for the department to include merchandising, licensing and other new revenue generating ideas.

As a member of the Spartan Council staff, this individual will have responsibility for day-to-day operations, budget oversight and personnel of units: Ticket Operations, Marketing and Fan Engagement, Corporate Sponsorships and Fundraising, Strategic Communications, and Live Production.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Sports Administration is required OR a Bachelor’s in related area and two years related professional-level experience.
• Additionally, 5 – 7 years of increasingly responsible experience at a Division I institution in one or more of the following areas: public relations, ticketing, marketing, and fundraising.
• Demonstrated expertise as a strategic thinker with skills in supervision, project management, fundraising, marketing, and public relations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• The position requires an individual with initiative and a high energy level that will allow for working “long hours” inside and outside of the University to meet expected results.
• The position requires evening and weekend assignments.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Education: Bachelor’s

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Type: Full-time