Director for Corporate Partnerships

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EHRA

Position Overview

| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Assistant AD for Corporate Partnerships is responsible for managing the department’s efforts to achieve success by developing strong relationships, aligning with strategic goals, and determining university fit in the business market. 
Key responsibilities include selling integrated marketing packages, building relationships with corporate sponsors, creating and reviewing strategic business plans, developing an annual fiscal budget for the entire property, leveraging internal support for sales, helping to recruit and train support staff, fostering a team-based selling culture, and maintaining flexible work hours for events. | | Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is consistent with the mission of the University to provide an intellectual environment where students develop a sense of identification, belonging, responsibility, and achievement that prepares them for leadership and service in regional, national and global communities. The Department of Athletics provides a comprehensive program of intercollegiate competition as an integral part of the total educational experience for all students. The Intercollegiate Athletics Department embraces the principles of competitive excellence, sportsmanship, diversity, ethical conduct, and amateurism while facilitating the academic objectives of student-athletes. The department complies with all conferences and association rules and regulations while ensuring equal opportunity and access for all students and staff who desire to associate with the Intercollegiate Athletics Department without regard for race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or religion. | | Minimum Requirements |

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Position Overview

| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Assistant AD for Corporate Partnerships is responsible for managing the department’s efforts to achieve success by developing strong relationships, aligning with strategic goals, and determining university fit in the business market. 
Key responsibilities include selling integrated marketing packages, building relationships with corporate sponsors, creating and reviewing strategic business plans, developing an annual fiscal budget for the entire property, leveraging internal support for sales, helping to recruit and train support staff, fostering a team-based selling culture, and maintaining flexible work hours for events. | | Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is consistent with the mission of the University to provide an intellectual environment where students develop a sense of identification, belonging, responsibility, and achievement that prepares them for leadership and service in regional, national and global communities. The Department of Athletics provides a comprehensive program of intercollegiate competition as an integral part of the total educational experience for all students. The Intercollegiate Athletics Department embraces the principles of competitive excellence, sportsmanship, diversity, ethical conduct, and amateurism while facilitating the academic objectives of student-athletes. The department complies with all conferences and association rules and regulations while ensuring equal opportunity and access for all students and staff who desire to associate with the Intercollegiate Athletics Department without regard for race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or religion. | | Minimum Requirements |
- 4+ years selling comprehensive integrated sports marketing partnerships including major media elements (signage, radio, social, digital, etc.) or other relevant B2B sales experience - Ability to analyze a client’s traditional, digital and non-traditional marketing needs based on the customer’s marketing targets and objectives, and craft an integrated marketing solution(s) to meet those needs. - Strong knowledge of digital marketing, including but not limited to social media, content marketing, banner ads, mobile, retargeting, and websites, including interpreting performance analytics for all areas. - Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with relevant stakeholders. - Demonstrate effectiveness in hiring, developing, and promoting top sales talent. - High energy level coupled with a strong drive for results. - Able to develop and execute strategic plans to meet both short and long-term business objectives. - Effective problem-solving abilities. - Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty. - Manage time effectively and orchestrate multiple tasks simultaneously - Effective communication, organizational, presentation, and listening skills - Previous experience in sports and/or higher education preferred. - Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.

| | Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |

| | Required License or Certification |
0 | | Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | |

Position Information

| Working Title | Director for Corporate Partnerships | | Position Number | 009294 | | Recruitment Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience. | | FLSA | Exempt | | Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time | | Tenure Track | No | | FTE | 40 hours/week, 12 months | | If Time Limited, Appointment Length | | | Organizational Division | Athletics | | Organizational Location | Athletics | | Organizational Unit | Athletics |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | EPA2423 | | Open Date | 11/06/2024 | | Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | 01/06/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | | | Date Position Available | 11/05/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. | | Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/34959 |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Do you have a minimum of four years of professional experience in sports marketing?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Please indicate where you learned of this position:

   • North Carolina A&T State University website
   • University of North Carolina System website
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Indeed.com
   • Other

3. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Letter of Reference 1 3. Letter of Reference 2 4. Letter of Reference 3 5. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) 6. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts 7. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts 8. Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts 9. Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy

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