Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience Graduate Fellowship

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience Graduate Fellowship position, 12-month Master’s in Sports Administration and Leadership program, averaging 15 hours per week, within our Athletics department. This position includes a 50% tuition assistance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Assist in developing and implementing marketing and promotions plans to increase ticket sales, game attendance and fan experience.

· Assist with Strategic Partnerships and the planning, coordination and implementation of all game day activities and promotions including but not limited to:

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience Graduate Fellowship position, 12-month Master’s in Sports Administration and Leadership program, averaging 15 hours per week, within our Athletics department. This position includes a 50% tuition assistance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Assist in developing and implementing marketing and promotions plans to increase ticket sales, game attendance and fan experience.

· Assist with Strategic Partnerships and the planning, coordination and implementation of all game day activities and promotions including but not limited to:

1. Public address scripts and timelines.

2. In-game promotions and giveaways.

3. In-game presentations sponsored by the University and/or the Athletics Department.

4. Marching Band performances.

5. Spirit – Cheerleaders, Dance Team, and Mascot.

6. All other game day related activities.

● Assist with fulfillment of sponsorship agreements.

● Assist with strategic marketing plan for Division I Men’s Ice Hockey program.

● Serve as a point of contact in athletics for the Viking Marching Band.

● Works with Marketing & Fan Experience with the planning and execution of the Viking Kid’s Club.

· Work with student-based clubs and community groups in order to increase attendance at athletic events.

● Serve as the supervisor of Marketing & Fan Experience student interns.

● Flexibility to work nights

Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Desired Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

● Relationship based sales experience, preferably in college or professional sports setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with customer service.

● Experience with fundraising / sales.

● Experience with hockey

Application Procedure:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an Augustana University’s Graduate Fellowship application, provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. Valuing diversity and inclusivity are important aspects of the culture and ethos of Augustana University. Please share how you envision embracing and advancing these ideals. Application materials are to be sent electronically to: humanresources@augie.edu

Augustana University will continue to monitor concerns related to Covid-19 and its variants in the months to come, and we expect to provide all, or nearly all, of our instruction in face-to-face labs and classes beginning fall of 2021. Applicants for faculty and staff positions should thus be prepared to participate fully in on-campus, face to face experiences in the coming academic year.