Associate Athletic Director for External Relations

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Administrative and Staff Positions

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Loudonville, NY

Posted:

Dec 4, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

170510

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About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate leaders intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. That spirit reverberates across our 174-acre campus ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.

Job Description:

The Department of Athletics seeks an Associate Athletic Director for External Relations. Reporting to the Vice President/Athletic Director, the Associate Athletic Director for External Relations will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of various external units: communications, marketing, development, and fan relations  and supervise the department's multi-media rights and ticketing partners.  The Associate Athletic Director is responsible for leading all areas to facilitate growth in collaborative manner, increase revenue by developing partnerships, crafting marketing plans and strategies that will promote Siena and its athletic programs.

• Lead all aspects of the external operations units?marketing, communications, development, licensing, ticket sales-- in developing an integrated plan that promotes Siena's message, it's teams, and supports all sales efforts and fund development.  
• Serve as the primary department liaison to Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment regarding multi-media rights, setting revenue goals and sponsorship coordination
• Lead the Fan Relations Management Center and liaison with Aspire to grow all ticket sales and plan event activation to enhance the fan experience.
• Lead the department's marketing and communications strategy
• Collaborate with the college marketing and communications
• Lead the department Saints Alive! Athletic Fund to increase both annual giving and major gifts.  The Associate Athletic Director will have a fundraising metric set by the Vice President/Director of Athletics this is commiserate with their experience and compensation.  Create and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies as directed by the Vice President/Director.
• Collaborate with fundraising colleagues across campus while building and maintaining donor relationships in support of the Department of Athletics mission.  Prepare key administrative leaders; coaches and volunteers to interact with prospects and donors.

Annual Salary: $$78,680.00 - $95,000.00

*The hiring salary above represents the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

 

Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree, and at least three years of relevant experience are required, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. The individual needs strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, proven ability to build relationships, collaborate, and work effectively with diverse constituents.  Candidates must possess a valid NYS driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Benefits*: 

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees.  The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Additional Information

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references

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