Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations/Saints Club Director (#514)

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March 4th, 2024

Limestone University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations /Saints Club Director.

Position Summary: Responsible for day-to-day program implementation, coordination and management of all communications and solicitations to external constituent groups on behalf of the athletics department, including corporate sponsors, “Saints Club” members, student-athlete alumni, major donors, fans, and supporters of the athletics program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

March 4th, 2024

Limestone University invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletics Director for External Operations /Saints Club Director.

Position Summary: Responsible for day-to-day program implementation, coordination and management of all communications and solicitations to external constituent groups on behalf of the athletics department, including corporate sponsors, “Saints Club” members, student-athlete alumni, major donors, fans, and supporters of the athletics program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the University’s Advancement Office on all endeavors, including proposal generation, major gift solicitations and capital campaign management.
• Athletics point-of-contact for capital campaigns and is responsible for the logistical planning of programs and events designed to elevate the campaign’s visibility with the community, alumni, donors, and supporters in relation to athletics.
• Designs and executes all membership initiatives, membership services, and hospitality events for the “Limestone Saints Club” to obtain new donors and encourage renewals of annual booster club gifts.
• Develops and maintains corporate partnerships and fulfills sponsorship agreements.
• Manages and coordinates athletics-specific external events including annual Golf Tournament, Athletics Awards Banquet, Senior Awards, Hall of Fame, and athletics-specific campaign events.
• Supervises budget oversight for the Saints Club as well as any sport oversight assignments.
• Works with the Coordinator of Ticket Operations/Game Day Events to help with marketing and price points for ticketing.
• Point-of contact for on-campus vending relationships with contracted merchants (food trucks, game day concessions, etc.).
• Plans specific game day events to help bolster our fan engagement and game day environment. (Military Appreciation Day, Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day, etc.)
• Sport Oversight of Spirit Program, which consists of cheer, dance, marching band, and mascot as they relate to game day experience.
• Attends and oversees various game day events.

Competencies: Thorough knowledge of and commitment to compliance with rules, regulations and policies of the NCAA, Conference and Limestone University; Ability to establish a good rapport and effective working relationship with student-athletes, administration, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public; Proven administrative, organizational and recruiting skills.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with two (2) or more years of progressive leadership experience at the NCAA Division I, II, or III levels.

Applicants should complete the online application at https://limestonecollege.formstack.co... and upload a cover letter and resume. If you have additional questions regarding the position, you may direct them to Hailey Martinhmartin@limestone.edu*Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

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