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Rochester Institute of Technology

Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & External Operations

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States,


Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & External Operations9135BRStudent AffairsIntercollegiate Athletics

Job SummaryThe Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. We do so within the context of integrity and respect. The Associate Athletics Director will join an exceptional staff who strive to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success as leaders in the global community.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics the Associate Athletics Director for Marketing & External Operations will be responsible for promoting and enhancing the image of the RIT Center for Intercollegiate Athletics throughout the local, regional, state and national level and increase visibility of the program through all available means in today's widely diverse media outlets. This position will be responsible for assisting with building revenue generation, game day atmosphere, and branding and campus outreach engagement. The incumbent will direct, develop, initiate and support strategies that drive revenue, increase attendance and enhances in-game and fan experiences. In addition, the Associate Athletics Director will lead and direct corporate partnerships, marketing, advertising, branding, and promotions and assist the Executive Director of Athletics with alumni relations. The Associate Athletics Director collaborates with the University's spirit groups, student affairs, alumni relations, institutional advancement, marketing and communications.

The incumbent will demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to University, department and NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, League and division rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated track record of success. They should also have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage the Center for Intercollegiate Athletics Corporate Partnership Program in conjunction with the Executive Director of Athletics.

Serve as the primary coordinator for all Athletic special Events (Sports Hall of Fame, Tiger Open Golf Tournament, Athletics Award Banquet, Midnight Madness and Welcome Back Meeting).

Responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive strategic marketing campaigns and promotions plan for all home athletic events for all sports programs to help increase revenue, ticket sales, and attendance.

Work with internal and external partners to execute digital and traditional advertising campaigns that increase event attendance and overall engagement of all athletic programs.

Create a comprehensive campus outreach plan focused on students that utilizes best marketing practices to increase visibility, awareness, and attendance across all RIT athletic events.

Recruit, train, supervise and manage day-to-day responsibilities of student employees and interns.

Assist with the management of all Center for Intercollegiate Athletics events and serve as one of the game administrators for all home events.

Serve as the sports administrator for 3-4 varsity sport programs.

Represent the athletic department with university arenas staff for hockey team's needs.

Participate on committees and professional development as appropriate.

Other duties assigned by Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree.

A minimum of 5-7 years' experience in athletic marketing, development/fundraising or athletic administrator leadership.

Skills:

Ability to foster relations with internal staff and student-athletes.

Impeccable integrity and demonstrated capacity to teach, coach, and communicate broadly with student athletes, colleagues and the public.

Recognized as an effective advocate for the student-athlete experience.

Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills.

Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete welfare and mental and physical well-being.

Administratively self-sufficient and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications.

Willingness to engage in learning opportunities regarding Deaf Culture and conversational American Sign Language (ASL).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree preferred.

Department/College Description

The Center for Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing an outstanding student-centered athletic experience through the relentless pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. Our exceptional staff strives to create an unrivaled experience that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth of our student-athletes in order to prepare them for success beyond RIT and to be leaders in the global community.

The Center of Intercollegiate at RIT sponsors 22 NCAA Division III sports for men and women. The University also offers Division I programs in the sports of men's and women's ice hockey.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree.

A minimum of 5-7 years' experience in athletic marketing, development/fundraising or athletic administrator leadership.

Skills:

Ability to foster relations with internal staff and student-athletes.

Impeccable integrity and demonstrated capacity to teach, coach, and communicate broadly with student athletes, colleagues and the public.

Recognized as an effective advocate for the student-athlete experience.

Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills.

Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships.

Demonstrated commitment to student-athlete welfare and mental and physical well-being.

Administratively self-sufficient and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web applications.

Willingness to engage in learning opportunities regarding Deaf Culture and conversational American Sign Language (ASL).

Professional Area:

Employment Category:

Fulltime

Staff Job Function:

Wage Band:

$45700 - $76500

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.

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