Assistant Athletics Director, Fan Experience

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Posted Date: Jul 03, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
    6+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
SEC (DI)
About the Job
Job Description

Overview

Be the creative force behind the unforgettable moments that define Auburn Athletics!

 

As the Assistant Athletics Director of Fan Experience , you'll lead the vision and execution of the fan experience across Auburn Athletics, developing creative promotions, attendance initiatives, and in-game entertainment that energize students, alumni, and fans. You'll oversee game production, scripting, and promotional strategy while serving as the primary marketing and game experience lead for Auburn Football. In this leadership role, you'll also mentor and guide the Fan Experience team, ensuring exceptional experiences across assigned sports and helping shape the atmosphere that makes Auburn Athletics one of the premier destinations in collegiate sports.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for managing all fan experience and promotional activities of all Auburn University Athletics sports, aiming to create engaging experiences for students, alumni, and fans to include oversight of all game production timing and scripting, promotional plans, and attendance initiatives.
  • Oversees fan experience, community relations, and spirit program staff, which include budget planning, operations, tracking & invoice approvals. Trains, advises, and guides staff on fan experience planning and strategies for all sports.
  • Serves as liaison to the Special Events team for any external requests that need assistance with the fulfillment of events.
  • Oversees all aspects of marketing and fan experience for Auburn Football to include gameday presentation, promotional planning, fan initiatives, technology implementation, and other in-venue elements.
  • Develops and maintains a culture of collaboration between War Eagle Production, War Eagle Creative, and Fan Experience units to maximize the experience for student athletes, fans, alumni, and students. Collaborates with the ticket office, communications, and other external units to ensure alignment in carrying out the vision of the External Affairs unit.
  • Oversees all Fan Experience revenue-generating items, including budget oversight of AUVIP & AU Kids Club.
  • Serves as an athletic liaison to Auburn Sports Properties and the Auburn Marching & Pep Bands to include assisting with set up needs for practices, coordinating travel, and overseeing all events performed for Auburn Athletics.
Department History

Auburn University Communications 2025–2026

Person Role

Kirk Sampson

Senior Associate AD / Strategic Communications

Austin Perryman

Director of Football Photography

Audra Smith

Director of Women's Basketball Community Engagement

Jeff Shearer

Director of Strategic Communications

Andrew Aaron

Director of New & Creative Media

Wes Todd

Associate Director of Communications - Women's Basketball

Thomas Hoffman

Assistant Director of Communications - Volleyball, Swim & Dive

Taylor Shirey

Assistant Director of Communications - Softball

Auburn University Marketing 2025–2026

Person Role

Paris Buchanan

Senior Associate AD / Fan Experience & Creative Strategy

Chris Flores

Associate AD / Strategic Marketing & Revenue Generation

David Pedersen

Associate AD / War Eagle Productions

Morgan Smith

Associate AD / War Eagle Creative

Matt Amos

Assistant AD / Fan Experience

Steven Leonard

Director of Creative Content - Men's Basketball

Dylan Baker

Departing
Director, Graphic Design & Branding

Olivia Ramirez

Director of Graphic Design & Branding

Auburn University Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Jeff Shearer

Director of Strategic Communications

Kendra Willard

Director of Communications - Gymnastics, Equestrian

Wes Todd

Associate Director of Communications - Women's Basketball

George Nunnelley

Associate Director of Communications - Baseball

Taylor Shirey

Assistant Director of Communications - Softball

Thomas Hoffman

Assistant Director of Communications - Volleyball, Swim & Dive

Greg Ostendorf

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Tucker Cleverdon

Assistant Director of Communications - Soccer, Men's Golf

Auburn University Marketing 2024–2025

Person Role

Daniel Watkins

Senior Associate AD / Marketing and Revenue Generation

David Pedersen

Associate AD / War Eagle Productions

Chris Flores

Associate AD / Marketing & Revenue Strategy

Morgan Smith

Associate AD / War Eagle Creative

JJ Wahlquist

Director of Branding & Content Strategy

Josh Wetzel

Assistant Director of Social Media Strategy

Drake Peggs

Assistant Director of Fan Experience

Caroline Colletta

Assistant Director of Fan Experience

Auburn University Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Kirk Sampson

Senior Associate AD / Communications - Football, Track & Field

Shelly Poe

Assistant AD / Communications - Football/Men's Tennis

Kendra Willard

Associate Director of Communications - Gymnastics, Equestrian

Wes Todd

Assistant Director of Communications - Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis

George Nunnelley

Assistant Director of Communications - Baseball

Taylor Shirey

Assistant Director of Communications - Softball

Thomas Hoffman

Assistant Director of Communications - Volleyball, Swim & Dive

Greg Ostendorf

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

Auburn University Marketing 2023–2024

Person Role

Daniel Watkins

Senior Associate AD / Marketing and Revenue Generation

Morgan Smith

Associate AD / War Eagle Creative

David Pedersen

Assistant AD / War Eagle Productions

Chris Schoen

Assistant AD / Digital Revenue Strategy

Matt Jaques

Senior Director of Video, Motion Graphics and Design

Matt Amos

Director of Fan Experience

Elizabeth Killough

Assistant Director of Graphic Design and Branding

Drake Peggs

Assistant Director of Fan Experience

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