Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Outreach, & Operations

EXPIRED

About Franklin Pierce:
Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ. We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

At Franklin Pierce University, we believe in establishing a legacy through our unique ability to support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society. To do this, we know that is takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to support our mission.

About Franklin Pierce:
Since 1962, Franklin Pierce University has empowered thousands of undergraduate and graduate students to achieve academic excellence and lead meaningful, successful lives. Drawing from our strong foundation in liberal education, we offer majors and programs that develop essential, professional skills; promote close connections between students, faculty members, and staff; and position our students to realize their potential through highly personalized, financially accessible academic offerings.

Franklin Pierce encompasses a far-reaching geographic and virtual network educating a diverse population of residential undergraduates, online learners, and full-time graduate students through our main campus in Rindge, NH, and online and graduate centers in Manchester, and Lebanon, (NH) and Goodyear, AZ. We continue to explore new models and programs that build on our legacy of excellence and help students expand their knowledge, direct their passions, and graduate as qualified, engaged leaders.

At Franklin Pierce University, we believe in establishing a legacy through our unique ability to support and prepare students to thrive as leaders and engaged members of society. To do this, we know that is takes outstanding people from every background imaginable to support our mission.

Job Summary:
Our Athletic Department is accepting applications for the position of Asistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Outreach, & Operations. This full-time, 12-month role is responsible for planning, implmenting, and managing all aspects of the Athletic Department's annual giving initiatives.

This is an in-person position based in Rindge, NH.

Duties specific to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing/Outreach/Operations include:

• Responsible for the planning and execution of all donor events, (i.e., Hall of Fame, alumni weekends, away game tailgates, and the Rocky Classic Golf Tournament).
• Plans, coordinates, and executes all donor hospitality, including but not limited to football gameday {Raven Row).
• Coordinates all aspects of donor relationships (i.e., invoicing, renewals, ticketing questions, catering, and special requests).
• Coordinates assigned special Raven Fund initiatives {Giving Day, etc.).
• Manages the annual calendar of Raven Fund events.
• Maintains financial and budget data including records of expenditures for all The Ravens Fund and other related expenditures.
• Responsible for the creation and distribution of all communications for The Ravens Fund, {i.e., acknowledgement letters, newsletters, new member packets, postcards, and brochures).
• Solicits gifts and cultivates relationships with donors.
• Manages the sales and marketing campaign of athletic events.
• Works closely with the athletic administrative team and support staff to enhance the fan experience and represent the Athletic Department at University and community events.
• Oversees and coordinates assigned student staff, interns, and/or volunteers.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in post-secondary education, business or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license
Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship

Preferred Experience
Two (2) years of experience in a development office, donor relations, fundraising, or related field.
Demonstrates ability to lead and motivate staff.
Provides innovative ideas for marketing, sales, and fan experience.
Employs marketing strategies (radio, television, social media, digital, etc.) that grow inbound, outbound, group and premium sales efforts.

Application Deadline:
Confidential screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Franklin Pierce University (the University) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The University’s Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights contact information is available at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at jobs@franklinpierce.edu or 603-899-4075. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.