Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue

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Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue

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2024038EP

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| Classification Title | Assoc AD-Communications | | Working Title | Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue | | Classification Code | 1073 | | RCW Exemption Criteria | 21 - Public Information |

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Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue

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2024038EP

Position Information

| Classification Title | Assoc AD-Communications | | Working Title | Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue | | Classification Code | 1073 | | RCW Exemption Criteria | 21 - Public Information | | EWU Position Number | E99849 | | CUPA Code | P-468100 - Head, Athletics External Affairs | | FLSA | Exempt - Professional | | Bargaining Unit | | | % Full Time | 100 | | Salary / Wage Range | AE - 107 | | Salary Information |
The salary for this position is $78,000. | | Anticipated Start Date | Position is available now. | | Term of Appointment | 12 months per year | | Location | Cheney, WA | | County | Spokane | | Project Description |
N/A | | Project Duration | N/A | | Background Check | Yes - Both | | Responsible HR User | Caren Lincoln | | Responsible HR User Email address | clincoln@ewu.edu |

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| Job Summary |
- We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue. The position is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of revenue generation, marketing, and communications for Eastern Washington University’s Athletic Department that supports a diverse population of over 300 student-athletes, representing 14 varsity Division I sports. - The Sr. Associate Athletics Director – External Relations and Revenue provides leadership of the External Department, including activities related to Marketing, Ticketing, EAF, Communications and Digital Media. Maintains operating budget and supply procurement. For a more complete job description please see below under Job Duties. - In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/ben... . - EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. - Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing and retaining the diversity of its faculty, staff, students and academic programs. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

| | About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. | | Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. | | Conditions of Employment |
- Travel will be required. - This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. - MMR Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. - This is an Administrative Exempt position and is covered by EWU Policy 406- 01, Exempt Em... - Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra.... | | Physical Demands |
- If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Caren Lincoln at clincoln@ewu.edu.

| | Pre-Placement Physical | No | | Hearing Test | No | | Medical Monitoring Post Hire | No | | Protective Equipment |
- University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed. | | Required Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree - 3 years of marketing, promotions and/or revenue generation experience - Supervisory experience - Demonstrated interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree - 5 years of marketing, promotions and/or revenue generation experience - NCAA Division I collegiate external affairs experience. | | Other Skills and Abilities |
- Excellent time management skills | | Work Schedule Type | Other | | Work Schedule |
- Regular office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hours subject to change depending on demands of the department and game coverage. | | Posting Date | 04/17/2024 | | Open Until Further Notice | No | | Closing Date | 04/23/2024 | | Screening to Begin | Immediately | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.

Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.

2. Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).

3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

4. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. | | Application Types Accepted | Profile |

Job Duties

| % of Time | 35 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Revenue Development
Develop revenue generation initiatives for athletic department & implement approved initiatives. Also provide guidance and oversight for the following revenue generating areas and provide directives to revenue generation team:

• Ticketing & Tailgate
• EAF Oversight
• Events

| | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 35 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Marketing and Brand Identity
Develop, coordinate and implement annual marketing and promotional strategy for department of intercollegiate athletics to include:

• Develop and implement yearly athletic strategic marketing plan.
• Serve as day-to-day athletic department liaison to multi-media rights holder (Learfield).
• Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of department initiatives.
• Direct athletic marketing campaign within framework of the university’s overall marketing plan.
• Serves as the departmental liaison with media representatives and outlets. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 20 | | Responsibility / Duty |
External Operations
Supervise and provides leadership for areas of the athletic department at the discretion of the Director of Athletics including:

• Media Relations,
• Social Media,
• Marketing & Promotions,
• Athletic Game-Day Operations
• Multimedia Specialist.

Oversee performance of direct reports and staff under, conduct performance evaluations & recommend personnel actions. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Oversee budget for all external relations and hourly workers.

| | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Athletic department liaison of EWU Athletics live home game streams with hired freelance production company.

| | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Response Optional Documents 1. DD214 Form 2. Other Document #1 3. Other Document #2

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