Unit Specialist II (Athletics - External Relations)

EXPIRED

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R103472

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' experience in operations/finance/marketing and sales. Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. The university offers market competitive salary and benefits. Grade 6E Salary Range Minimum $45,900 Mid $57,400 Maximum $68,900

Position Description:

The Unit Specialist II (Assistant Director of Operation for External Relations) will provide financial and operational support to all outwards facing areas within the Athletic Department inclusive of: Marketing, Ticket Sales & Retention, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, and the Broadcast Center. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Fan Experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide operational and financial support to all External Relations areas within the Athletic Department.
• Lead purchasing, procard transaction reconciliation, supplies and equipment ordering, travel arrangements, expense reports, purchase orders, disbursements, budget and expense monitoring, maintenance requests for all External Relations areas within the Athletic Department.
• Lead contract renewals for External Relations areas within the Athletic Department with the Athletics Business Office.
• Marketing
  • Assist with operational support and preparation for assigned games and events.
  • Provide marketing support for assigned non-ticketed sports.
  • Provide football game day operational support.
  • Assist with all other marketing and game day operational support as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Fan Experience.
• Ticket Sales & Retention:
  • Oversee and execute payment for all invoices for away and neutral site games, ACC and NCAA postseason games, technology software, and purchase orders over $4500.
  • Serve as a liaison for ticket distribution for various sports.
  • Assist with alumni check in for select football and men’s basketball games.
  • Assist with all other ticket sales and retention needs as assigned by Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer.
• Media Relations & Strategic Communications:
  • Provide operational support for the credentialling program.
  • Assist with all other Media Relations & Strategic Communications support as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations & Strategic Communications.

• Broadcast Center:

  • Manage all monthly freelance and temporary services invoice (approx. 90-100 monthly)
  • Assist with all other needs for the Broadcast Center as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of TV Production.

• Donation Requests: Serve as the lead contact for all athletic department donation requests, working in conjunction with compliance, equipment, and ticketing to ensure seamless execution of overall donation program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; excellent customer service skills

The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.