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Description:

The Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs reports to the Deputy Athletics Director. The candidate must be self-motivated, dedicated, and responsible with a demonstrated ability to communicate readily and effectively at all levels with a wide variety of people, both within and outside of the university community.

This position would will primarily be responsible for strategic and effective leadership of external operations and revenue generation for the North Carolina A&T Athletics Department.

Oversight includes marketing, promotions, corporate sponsorship management, sport supervision assistance, and outbound ticket sales. N.C. A&T is a member of the NCAA and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Colonial Athletic Conference.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

Consistent with the mission statement of the University to provide an intellectual environment where students develop a sense of identification, belonging, responsibility, and achievement that prepares them for leadership and service in regional, national and global communities.

The department of athletics provides a comprehensive program of intercollegiate competition as an integral part of the total educational experience for all students.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in business (or sports business) administration, marketing, sales, global sport leadership and higher education, sport management or related field; Successful experience: Seven years of sports marketing and sponsorship acquisition experience at the intercollegiate or professional athletic level or 10 years operational and personnel management experience in a highly complex organization.

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, using oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate experience in the use of computers, spreadsheets, and computer applications (such as Excel, Word, Publisher, and Power Point). Maintaining and providing timely response to university related email. The ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse environment and interact positively within the department of intercollegiate athletics. Demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence consistent with reasonable expectations for higher education professionals. Candidates must demonstrate understanding, compliance and commitment to all NCAA , Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, Colonial Athletic Conference and institutional rules.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

  This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.