Assistant Athletic Director - Name, Image, & Likeness Strategy & Sport Excellence

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About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

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About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

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Hiring Department : Athletics

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary : Commensurate with experience.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Oversee all aspects of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) external strategy, and sport-specific giving as they relate to UTEP Athletics.

Essential Functions

Build relationships and educate donors, corporate sponsors, and other constituents of UTEP Athletics on the evolving landscape of NIL in intercollegiate athletics.

Serve as the main liaison between UTEP Athletics, managing the relationships with NIL collectives.

Stay current on new NIL legislation and trends and serve as the knowledge expert for the department of intercollegiate athletics.

Work directly with all seventeen (17) sport programs to identify fundraising opportunities for their respective excellence funds, while also identifying NIL opportunities for their student-athletes.

Develop long-term plan for sport-specific giving.

Serve as a key member of the Miner Athletic Club team, participating in fundraising and intercollegiate athletics events.

Serve on the external leadership team of the Athletic Department.

Solicit lead and major gifts.

Aid in annual fund and ticket sales strategies.

Work closely with Director of Development for Stewardship and Events to properly steward sport-specific donors.

Work directly with Athletics Compliance Office to ensure all aspects of NIL and sport-specific giving are within NCAA Guidelines.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

and

Experience: 2 - 3 years of experience in Intercollegiate Athletics

Applicants Should Demonstrate:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of computerized fundraising and ticketing systems.

Public relations and promotion skills.

Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.

Understanding of Gender Equity and Title IX as they relate to Intercollegiate Athletics.

Detailed understanding of athletic fundraising, NCAA NIL landscape.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 40 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

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