Job Description:
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
University of Central Missouri
Working Title Sr Associate Athletic Director, External Operations
Department 150010-Athletic Director
Pay Rate Commensurate with experience
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 997513
Classification CJS16
Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
A completed UCM online application for employment, cover letter, resume and list of 3 professional references with contact information required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Working hours: Professional hours including evenings/weekends for events.
Bargaining Unit No
Posting Date 04/09/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Purpose The Associate Athletic Director, External Operations will report directly to the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics and will be responsible for providing leadership to and aligning all the external units of UCM Athletics including but not limited to: communications, marketing, and promotions, development, creative content, social media, ticket operations, ticket sales, and sponsorship. This position will develop and executing strategies to ensure collaboration and coordination among these units to drive growth, strengthen brand presence, enhance the fan experience, and improve the student-athlete experience. As a member of the athletics executive leadership team, the Associate Athletic Director will represent UCM Athletics within the UCM campus, local community, and to existing and new partners, and have sport supervision duties, as determined by the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Other Education & Formal Training Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or public relations or related field required.
Master’s degree in marketing, communications, or public relations or related field preferred.
Computer Skills
Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Desktop Publishing, Other - Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Experience Three (3) years of experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics external operations or related field required.
Two (2) years in sales or solicitation experience in development, sponsorships, ticket sales, or related field preferred.
Two (2) years of experience in event management preferred.
Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:
Criminal History check, Driver's license
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:
Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, etc, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality
Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions
Other Special Working Conditions Irregular work hours – Requires some evenings and weekends. Ability to travel to athletic events, alumni events, etc.
Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?
(Open Ended Question)
* International students on an F1or J1 Visa are not eligible for this position due to Visa regulations. Are you a UCM student on an F1 or J1 Visa?
Yes
No
* Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
