Corporate Partnership Assistant - Athletics (Part-TIme, Adjunct)

Salary & Benefits:

$15,000 annually plus eligible for GVSU tuition waiver

Primary Duties:

Corporate Sponsorship

• Attend events and photograph sponsored elements.

• Organize sponsor validation photos in L-drive after events.

• Create proof of performances for sponsors.

• Input all sponsor contracts into the respected inventory sheets for the contract year.

• Communicate with sponsors on what to expect when coming to campus for events with details related to times, locations, contact information and maps of campus when applicable.

• Create and manage social media calendar of sponsored elements working directly with marketing and creative.

​Marketing

Salary & Benefits:

$15,000 annually plus eligible for GVSU tuition waiver

Primary Duties:

Corporate Sponsorship

• Attend events and photograph sponsored elements.

• Organize sponsor validation photos in L-drive after events.

• Create proof of performances for sponsors.

• Input all sponsor contracts into the respected inventory sheets for the contract year.

• Communicate with sponsors on what to expect when coming to campus for events with details related to times, locations, contact information and maps of campus when applicable.

• Create and manage social media calendar of sponsored elements working directly with marketing and creative.

​Marketing

• Work directly with the director of marketing and director of corporate partnerships to create graphics when needed. Graphics include: Schedule posters, snap frames, social media graphics, email graphics, gameday sponsor assets, shirt designs, etc.

• Create digital assets for sponsors when needed related to video-board and print material. 

Revenue Generation

• Main point of contact for Follet championship shirt ordering.

• Work with Follet on shirt design for championship apparel for all sports.

• Organize a social media and release plan for championship apparel sales.

• Work with coaches to get teams size and order championship shirts for the team. 

• Facilitate pickup and delivery of shirts to team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Interest in a career in sports, marketing, advertising, hospitality or other related field.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong client relationships.

• Ability to work confidently in Microsoft Office and project management software.

• Strong customer service skills.

• This position may require driving a company/university vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required and an MVR will be conducted at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree with one (1) or more years related experience.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment.  Some travel may be required.

How to Apply:

Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact the Athletics department.  If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu or 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline:

Application review begins January 2. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.