Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

EXPIRED

General Description of the Position

The associate athletic director for external affairs will oversee the day-to-day operations of marketing, promotions, annual giving program, strategic communications with alumni and various external stakeholders. Will serve as a member of the athletic department senior staff.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Develop and implement athletic marketing and promotions strategies to increase revenue and ticket sales
   
2. Work collaboratively with third party corporate sponsorship team
   
3. Work collaboratively with media relations team to create and manage all social media and athletic website 
   content
   
4. Work collaboratively with athletic staff to assist with supervision and management of gameday operations 
   and staff, including student workers
   
5. Serve as a liaison to the various conference offices on external operations
   
6. Work collaboratively with various University personnel to further the mission and vision of DSU
   
7. Attend home contests and select away events
   
8. Serve as a representative for athletic director as needed
   
9. May be assigned supervisory duties of select athletic units and sport teams as appropriate
   

General Description of the Position

The associate athletic director for external affairs will oversee the day-to-day operations of marketing, promotions, annual giving program, strategic communications with alumni and various external stakeholders. Will serve as a member of the athletic department senior staff.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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1. Develop and implement athletic marketing and promotions strategies to increase revenue and ticket sales
   
2. Work collaboratively with third party corporate sponsorship team
   
3. Work collaboratively with media relations team to create and manage all social media and athletic website 
   content
   
4. Work collaboratively with athletic staff to assist with supervision and management of gameday operations 
   and staff, including student workers
   
5. Serve as a liaison to the various conference offices on external operations
   
6. Work collaboratively with various University personnel to further the mission and vision of DSU
   
7. Attend home contests and select away events
   
8. Serve as a representative for athletic director as needed
   
9. May be assigned supervisory duties of select athletic units and sport teams as appropriate
   
10. All other duties assigned and associated with athletic and university sponsored events
    

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of athletic external events and hosting of internal athletic events
2. Knowledge of methods and techniques in composing written communications such as responses to 
inquiries and narrative reports;
3. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer programs to include word processing, spreadsheets, 
graphics, databases, found in such products as Microsoft Office®
4. Experience using software
5. Ability to understand, explain and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, students, and the public.

Qualification Standards

1. Education: Bachelors required; master’s preferred
   
2. Experience at creating and managing athletic branding

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the DSU Fundamentals.
2. Completion and quality of work according to guidelines and timelines established by supervisor.
3. Reliable attendance and work results.
4. Effective interaction and working relationships with co-workers and customers.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.