Assistant - Assist Dir-Corp Partners / Com

Position Announcement

This position offers an engaging opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of athletics, business development, and community engagement at Utah Valley University. By assisting with the management and fulfillment of corporate partnerships, the role plays a direct part in supporting UVU Athletics while helping build meaningful relationships with external partners. The position also contributes to the success of athletic ticketing operations through involvement in sales promotion, marketing, and fundraising efforts that enhance fan engagement and support student-athletes.

Applicants will benefit from collaborative work with athletic administrators across the department, supporting events, promotions, and community outreach initiatives that strengthen UVU’s presence both on campus and beyond. This role is ideal for individuals interested in sports administration, marketing, or partnership development who want to develop practical skills, expand professional networks, and contribute to the energy and visibility of UVU Athletics.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assists in managing, securing and fulfilling corporate partnership with the athletic department. Assists with events associated with corporate sponsors, including game day events. Assists with the promotion of the general sales of tickets for all sports events as well as season ticket packages on and off campus.
• Contacts and meets with business owners to present advertising opportunities on campus and in the community. Works with UCCU Ticket manager to coordinate ticketing efforts.
• Assists in developing fundraising efforts in order to increase general sales of tickets for all sports. Assists with the design of apparel and different promotional items. Assists with local retailers, sponsors and other relations for the effective distribution of apparel and promotional items. Assists with the creation of new ways of advertising that appeal to business owners and potential partners. Assists with other groups on and off campus to negotiate special group rates and to have them join us in promotional activities to combine budgets and streamline missions among the campus and community. Assists with coaches to create items specific to sports and order together to cut cost. Assists with local retailers to place UVU Athletic merchandise to create revenue source for the department. Assists with general community relations efforts for the athletics department. Creates and prepares print materials for corporate sponsors, including advertising packages that entice community and national business to partner with UVU Athletics. Creates and assists with managing partner relationships to ensure continued, long-lasting partnerships. Creates and maintains a database of influential partnerships and potential partnerships.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Position Announcement

This position offers an engaging opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of athletics, business development, and community engagement at Utah Valley University. By assisting with the management and fulfillment of corporate partnerships, the role plays a direct part in supporting UVU Athletics while helping build meaningful relationships with external partners. The position also contributes to the success of athletic ticketing operations through involvement in sales promotion, marketing, and fundraising efforts that enhance fan engagement and support student-athletes.

Applicants will benefit from collaborative work with athletic administrators across the department, supporting events, promotions, and community outreach initiatives that strengthen UVU’s presence both on campus and beyond. This role is ideal for individuals interested in sports administration, marketing, or partnership development who want to develop practical skills, expand professional networks, and contribute to the energy and visibility of UVU Athletics.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assists in managing, securing and fulfilling corporate partnership with the athletic department. Assists with events associated with corporate sponsors, including game day events. Assists with the promotion of the general sales of tickets for all sports events as well as season ticket packages on and off campus.
• Contacts and meets with business owners to present advertising opportunities on campus and in the community. Works with UCCU Ticket manager to coordinate ticketing efforts.
• Assists in developing fundraising efforts in order to increase general sales of tickets for all sports. Assists with the design of apparel and different promotional items. Assists with local retailers, sponsors and other relations for the effective distribution of apparel and promotional items. Assists with the creation of new ways of advertising that appeal to business owners and potential partners. Assists with other groups on and off campus to negotiate special group rates and to have them join us in promotional activities to combine budgets and streamline missions among the campus and community. Assists with coaches to create items specific to sports and order together to cut cost. Assists with local retailers to place UVU Athletic merchandise to create revenue source for the department. Assists with general community relations efforts for the athletics department. Creates and prepares print materials for corporate sponsors, including advertising packages that entice community and national business to partner with UVU Athletics. Creates and assists with managing partner relationships to ensure continued, long-lasting partnerships. Creates and maintains a database of influential partnerships and potential partnerships.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months experience related to the summary of duties.
  

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of planning, scheduling and fundraising techniques.
  
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and university policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of marketing techniques.
  
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
  
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
  

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
  
• Skills in the establishment, administration and promotion of collaborative community-based programs.
  

Abilities

• Ability to operate a computerized ticketing system.
  
• Ability to develop and present program and promotional ideas.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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