Associate Athletics Director for Revenue Generation

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Working closely with the Director of Athletics, the Associate AD for Revenue Generation will provide leadership and strategic direction for all revenue-generating aspects within Athletics including but not limited to sponsorships, fundraising, and ticket sales. This position will be responsible for generating revenue through the partnership program, fundraising initiatives, and ticket sales while providing elite customer service to our supporters. This position will work closely with the strategic marketing & communications staff, and the facilities & event operations staff while also overseeing a graduate assistant and student staff. In addition, sport oversight responsibilities are potentially available for this position.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that¿s easy to call home.  Find out why.

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JOB DETAILS:

 

Working closely with the Director of Athletics, the Associate AD for Revenue Generation will provide leadership and strategic direction for all revenue-generating aspects within Athletics including but not limited to sponsorships, fundraising, and ticket sales. This position will be responsible for generating revenue through the partnership program, fundraising initiatives, and ticket sales while providing elite customer service to our supporters. This position will work closely with the strategic marketing & communications staff, and the facilities & event operations staff while also overseeing a graduate assistant and student staff. In addition, sport oversight responsibilities are potentially available for this position.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that¿s easy to call home.  Find out why.

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Position Title : Athletics Associate Director (Associate Athletics Director for Revenue Generation)

Employment Type :   Full Time, Limited

Reports To : Athletics Associate Director to Director of Athletics

Full Time Salary Range : $58,000-$60,050

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum:
¿ Bachelor¿s degree 
¿ Two years of experience in sponsorship sales, revenue generation, marketing, fundraising, or ticket sales in college athletics, professional sports, or a related industry.

Preferred:
¿ Three years of experience in sponsorship sales or revenue generation in college athletics, professional sports, or a related industry. 
¿ Proven ability to generate revenue through sponsorship sales or fundraising initiatives.
¿ Experience providing elite customer service to supporters.
¿ Demonstrate the ability to be strategically organized and think innovatively.
¿ Knowledge of sales and fundraising trends. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Position Duties (In Order of Importance)        

REVENUE GENERATION         70%
¿ Acts as our lead sales and revenue generation team member. 
¿ Oversee and execute all aspects of the Parkside Athletics Corporate Partners Program, including ensuring the successful solicitation, fulfillment, invoicing, and renewals of partners. 
¿ Oversee and execute all aspects of the Ranger Impact Fund, including leading the annual fundraising drive and sport-specific fundraising initiatives. 
¿ Manages our ticket sales and premium hospitality initiatives including season tickets, group tickets, and partial ticket plans. 
¿ Manage a portfolio of donors, sponsors, supporters, and prospects.
¿ Build relationships and work with Strategic Communications Marketing and Event Management staff members to ensure effective and aligned communication, marketing, fulfillment, and event management.

SPECIAL EVENTS         15%
¿ Organize, plan, and organize the Ranger Impact Open (annual golf fundraiser) and additional athletics fundraising and alumni relations events.
¿ Help coordinate special events, including but not limited to the Hall of Fame Ceremony, Ranger Awards, and Student-Athlete Career Fair.
¿ Represent the athletics department appropriately and intentionally through campus and community involvement, speaking engagements, media responsibilities, etc.
 

SPORT OVERSIGHT & ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES      15%
¿ Provide supervision and oversight for all aspects of assigned sports programs, departments, and personnel.
¿ Assist the Director of Athletics and athletics leadership team with the day-to-day operations of the athletics department. 
¿ Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. 
 

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.  

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...

 

LEGAL NOTICES

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

Note:  Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer:  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/univ.... Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

 

THE UNIVERSITY

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.  

The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu. 

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS

Applications received by 9/16/2023 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.   

TO APPLY:

 

Click the "Apply for Job" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Register Now" link to begin the registration process.  If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password' and select "Sign In." 

Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed.  

Please be sure you have included:

• Cover Letter outlining¿your qualifications for the position
• Resume

 

Applications received by 9/16/2023 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. 

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.  

If you have application questions call or email:  

Amber Marzette

(262)595-2042

marzetta@uwp.edu  

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