Senior Associate Athletic Director for External

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 9/9/2024.

Position Summary:

Serve as Senior Associate Athletics Director (for External Relations) for University of Northern Colorado Department of Athletics. This entails serving as the secondary administrator (to Director of Athletics) for all operations of UNC Athletics including the following: management and leadership skills; involved in hiring of head coaches; strategic planning; event management; direct oversight external units; and public relations responsibilities. Responsible for all revenue generation via special events; corporate sponsorship program; licensing and merchandise; ticket sales – season and individual game; premium seating, NIL support, and other various programs.

Job Duties:

10% Communications – Ensure the UNC Athletics Communication unit exceeds the needs of UNC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, University Communications, and local, regional and national media; and other appropriate constituents. This includes an innovative website design, content and management; efficient utilization of electronic mediums; development of positive relationships with local, regional and national media; extensive coverage of all sports programs.

10% Special Events – Ensure the UNC Athletics special events exceeds the needs of UNC student-athletes, coaches, administrators and donors. This includes planning, coordination, special event supervision. Such events include, but not limited to Athletics’ Hall of Fame, The Den Awards, Welcome Back event, Greeley Stampede involvement, and other community events.

30% Corporate Sponsorship Program – Ensure the sponsorship program exceeds the needs of UNC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and corporate partners. This includes the commitment to develop innovative, monetarily beneficial marketing, promotion and/or multi-media right partnerships (including radio and television rights agreements) with UNC Athletics. Likewise, create an inventory list and pricing structure to maximize sponsorship revenue; coordination and implementation of all sold sponsorship programs; increase media trade and other trade agreements to support UNC Athletics’ needs. Oversee Courtesy Car Program.

30% Marketing, Promotions and Sales – ensure all elements of the Marketing, Promotions and Sales unit exceeds the needs of UNC student-athletes, coaches, administrators, fans and business partners. This includes the commitment to develop and execute innovative and efficient marketing plans (including advertising campaigns) for all appropriate sports programs for the purpose of the following: increase season and individual tickets sales for select sports programs; increase attendance for all sports program contests; enhance the student-athlete experience; increase UNC student attendance/participation; and development of exciting/energizing game environment. This includes the execution of an efficient and innovative tickets sales program focused on the following: season ticket sales to individual and corporate customers. Likewise, ensure the execution of an efficient group ticket sales campaign and a UNC community ticket plan.

5% BearVision: BearVision – supervise the BearVision unit that includes videoboards operations and streaming of required sports; provide video content for social media/website; video support for special events.

15% Sport Supervision – This position will oversee multiple staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education:

• Bachelors Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.

2. Experience:

• 7+ years minimum in external operations or in another similar field.
• Experience in a Division I Athletic Department is preferred.
• Proven success in marketing, communication and/or revenue enhancement.
• Leadership and management experience is required.

3. Ability:

• Collaboration: Individual must have the ability to work with on and off campus constituents while building trusting relationships with key people in the campus community.
• Community Relations: Individual must be an ambassador for Athletics and UNC with the Greeley community, donors, faculty, students, media representatives, alumni, parents, conference representatives and state representatives.
• Communication: Individual must be able to listen and communicate with multiple types of personalities in a number of different ways in order to be successful.
• Organization: Must be a person who is prepared, transparent and has the ability to lead coaches, staff and administrators while building a positive, team culture. Individual must be able to handle multiple responsibilities effectively at one time.
• Experienced External Relations: Individual must have proven success in generating revenue and leading external units preferably in a University or Athletic Department setting.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and
continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to
learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability –
to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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