Lubbock

Associate Director - Athletics Annual Fund/Premium Seating

37586BR

Red Raider Club

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Lubbock

Associate Director - Athletics Annual Fund/Premium Seating

37586BR

Red Raider Club

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Position Description

Plan and develop daily business functions for various departments within the athletic organization. Ensure the athletic organization maintains a favorable public and stakeholder perception while fulfilling the organization's strategic mission.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

• Lead contact for Win Raider ($3000) and Fight Raider ($1250) Giving Levels
  • Build relationships with Donors at these Levels
  • Identify members who can move to the next membership level and solicit on an annual basis
• Oversee and manage Premium operations including
  • Serve as the lead RRC staff member for all premium areas on game days
  • Externally facing as a contact for premium donors during renewals and sales, assisting in collecting payments and assisting with balance due accounts
  • Work with facilities and operations team to maintain club and suite level appearance prior, during, and after season
  • Help with premium RRC game day operations, ensure that each area is ready for guests
  • Administer and supervise weekly suite and premium area walk-throughs
  • Premium communications for each area, suite tours, and suite access leading up to game days
  • Develop and execute stewardship plan for all premium seat holders in coordination with the Assistant Director, Stewardship
  • Maintain the Premium email inbox by responding in a timely and professional manner to all emails and voicemails
  • Work with Ticket Office to ensure invoicing and receipting of suite payments is accurate, direct RRC on premium balance dues and collections
  • Build upon early renewal incentives for suite and club holders and ensure timely collections for all payments ahead of each season
  • Update and maintain suite contracts for all sports
  • Manage a comprehensive suite and club interest list for all three sports
  • Develop and facilitate a sales plan for premium inventory and renewals
  • Collaborate with ticket office sales team to generate premium sales leads
  • Seek out ways to incentivize suite referrals
  • Forecast future revenues based on current suite contracts for budgetary information
  • Develop an annual plan for premium, including future considerations such as site improvements, operational improvements, and increased experience for donors, etc
  • Manage premium calendar, including operations, sales, and experience
• Act as a Leadership annual giving officer for the Red Raider Club
  • Manage an annual fund portfolio
  • Contact non-assigned members as necessary to generate new annual fund dollars through increased giving or new donors
  • Coordinate lead generation plan/strategy for RRC
  • Assist with any auxiliary campaigns or segments specifically to RRC or annual fund
• Engage with Red Raider Club members over the phone and in person on annual gifts, membership benefits and other operations of the annual fund. Provide a high level of service to all RRC members and potential members
  • Assist the RRC annual team, analyze giving trends using available data, and prospect for members who have the capacity to give more, specifically through new premium sales
  • Work with members/potential members in contributing to the RRC by following established gift processing guidelines
• Manage and execute growth of Student Red Raider Club initiatives focused on long-term connectivity with the institution and Texas Tech Athletics. Help make this program a strong feeder into the Young Alumni Program
• Ability to make a high volume of calls during seasonal solicitations, parking collections, thank you calls, and event follow-up calls
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at a time, and great attention to detail
• Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus three years related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in fundraising for a collegiate athletics department
• Specific experience assisting a successful annual fund
• Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing
• Detail-oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and meet challenging and changing deadlines
• Valid driver's license and two-year driving record acceptable to the university
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Varies

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Athletic Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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