Position Details
Associate Athletic Director of External Relations
Position Details
Associate Athletic Director of External Relations
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Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary |
The Associate Athletic Director for External Operations position will report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics and collaborate with internal and external constituents to support the mission and strategic plan of the athletic department and university.
The Associate Athletic Director is responsible for leading and aligning all external units of the Lewis University Athletics Department including but not limited to: Communications, Marketing and Promotions, Development, Creative Content, Social Media, Ticket Operations, Ticket Sales, and Sponsorships. This position will develop and execute strategies to ensure collaboration and coordination among these units to drive revenue growth, strengthen brand presence, enhance the fan experience, and improve the student-athlete experience. As a member of the athletics executive leadership team, the Associate Athletic Director will represent the athletic department within the campus, local community, and to existing and new partners, and have sport supervision duties, as determined by the Assistant Vice President for Athletics
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| Responsibilities |
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
-Serve as member of Lewis University Athletics executive leadership team and assists the Assistant Vice President for Athletics in directing activities of a comprehensive, Catholic university and athletic department; establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures, monitors and evaluates effectiveness.
-Provide management and oversight of all external units including but not limited to: Communications, Marketing and Promotions, Annual Fund and Major Gift Development, Creative Content, Social Media, Ticket Operations, Ticket Sales, and Sponsorships
-Work with assigned units and team members to develop comprehensive external strategies while setting common goals, enhancing collaboration, ensuring alignment while developing and executing strategies to meet goals in areas including but not limited to: major gift donations, annual fund donations/memberships, ticket sales, sponsorships, marketing, brand recognition, NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) opportunities, social media, communications, new revenue categories, etc.
-Serve as sport administrator for sports as determined by the Assistant Vice President for Athletics
-Directs and enhances game/event experiences and presentations; collaborates with facility and event operations staff to ensure that corporate sponsorship and partnership activation goals and requirements are met.
-Coordinates efforts to fulfill corporate sponsorship and partnership agreements in conjunction with operations staff
-Ensure and oversee successful planning and execution of department alumni relations and special events, while collaborating with the University Advancement (Flyer Red Dinner, Athletic Golf Outing, etc)
-Represent Flyer Athletics within campus, local community and to existing and new partners
-Other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations or related field. Three (3) years experience in intercollegiate athletics or professional athletics external operations or related field.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field preferred. Experience in fundraising, athletic marketing, sales, or athletic administration preferred.
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| Essential Duties | |
| Work hours |
Full time
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S01461 | | Posting Date | | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts Optional Documents
Person | Role |
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David Bork |
Director of Athletic Communications |
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Capel Henshaw |
Assistant Director of Athletics for External Relations |
Person | Role |
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David Bork |
Director of Athletic Communications |
Person | Role |
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Capel Henshaw |
Assistant Director of Athletics for External Affairs |
Person | Role |
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David Bork |
Director of Athletic Communications |
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