Assistant Athletic 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. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES) 1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments. 2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University. 3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.