Associate Athletics Director For External Relations

Full Time • Springfield, MO, United States of America

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Summary

LOCATION

Missouri State University

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required; at least three years of experience in collegiate athletics or related field preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, understanding of fan engagement, marketing, ticket sales, and brand management. Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee strategic marketing, fan engagement, ticketing, brand management, and licensing. Develop and execute strategies to drive revenue growth through ticket sales and enhance fan experience. Assist the Athletics Director with fundraising and external relations responsibilities.

INDUSTRY

Collegiate Athletics

SHORT DESCRIPTION

The Associate Athletics Director for External Relations is responsible for driving innovative marketing strategies and enhancing fan engagement while strengthening connections between Missouri State Athletics and its audiences.

The Associate Athletics Director for External Relations will provide oversight and leadership for the areas of Strategic Marketing and Fan Engagement, Ticketing, Brand Management, and Licensing and Branding with an emphasis on fostering fresh perspective, innovative ideas, and strategic vision. This position will develop and execute strategies to ensure collaboration and coordination among units to effectively drive revenue growth through ticket sales, distinctive storytelling, brand consistency, strengthened brand presence, and an enhanced fan experience. The Associate Athletics Director for External Relations will play a crucial role in strengthening the connection between Missouri State Athletics and its audiences. This position will work closely with the third-party multi-media rights partner to ensure consistency and direction.

Description of Primary Duties

To assist Athletics Director with fundraising efforts and other responsibilities relating to external relations.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least three years of experience in collegiate athletics, educational leadership, or related field is preferred.

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrate an understanding of fan engagement, marketing, ticket sales, and brand management. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance practices. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Accounting skills and experience to manage a budget and direct staff in tracking expenses and revenues is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those if other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5677.htm Open Date 12/09/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is December 20, 2024.
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