Director of Highlander Club

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Working Title

Director of Highlander Club

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Working Title

Director of Highlander Club

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Position Number

FA4320

Posting Number

AP00358P

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Is this position restricted?

No

Work Location

Radford

Division

Central Administration-40

College/Unit

Central Admin-Local Auxiliary-460

Department

Athletics Administration-46004

Hours Per Week

40

Months Per Year

12

Academic or Calendar Year

Calendar Year

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

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Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday with seasonal nights and weekends required.

Physical Demands

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Contact Name for Applicant

Nicole Green

Contact Phone for Applicant

(540) 831-6194

Education/experience

A degree in business, marketing, sports administration, public relations or related field or equivalent education, training and experience. Some demonstrated professional experience in athletic marketing, development/advancement or a closely related/comparable field.

Job Summary

The Director of the Highlander Club is responsible for the strategic planning, communication, organization, and oversight of the Radford Athletics Highlander Club. This role leads the execution of multiple events, coordinates donor and community relations, and other Highlander Club and athletics-related services and functions as directed by the Director of Athletics.- Develop and oversee a comprehensive communication and marketing plan for donor engagement, stewardship, and cultivation that enhances relationships with athletic donors, former student-athletes, volunteers, and donor prospects.- Define and implement a plan for directing coaches in the process of engaging, cultivating, and stewarding supporters.- Coordinate basketball game day hospitality for the National Bank Courtside Lounge.- Organize Radford Athletics and the Highlander Club signature events to include but not limited to: Athletics Hall of Fame, Red & White Gala, Women’s Sports Leadership Program, alumni reunions, golf fundraisers, and key away game socials. Work closely with volunteer boards and campus partners to execute these events.- Build a strong following for Highlander Athletics through the strategic use of social media, email marketing, quarterly newsletters, and events. Create and manage content on the Highlander Club website.- Engage in some face-to-face meetings with potential donors- Work collaboratively with University Advancement, Annual Giving, Alumni Relations, and Athletics Corporate Sales and Sponsorship program

Required Qualifications

Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to build, foster and maintain relationships with both internal and external constituencies including administrators, faculty and staff, volunteer leaders, students, and alumni. The ability to multi-task, work independently, as well as collaborate in a team-based environment. Knowledge of current office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and development software such as Raiser’s Edge.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in social media, graphic design, communications, marketing for athletics, event planning, and/or fundraising.

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date

08/18/2023

Application Review Date

09/01/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions

Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below, Statement of Economic Interest is required

Statement of Economic Interest is required

Yes

Alternate work schedule

Occassional nights and weekends required.

Required Licenses

Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/13365

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Application 2. Resume Optional Documents

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