Posting Details Position Information Position Title Associate Athletics Director for External Relations Work Location Springfield Campus Department Intercollegiate Athletics HR Home Department 015010 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Pay Grade 48 Proposed Salary $86,418 Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function 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. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20240279FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78325 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + Job Alerts + HigherEdJobs.com + Personal Contacts / Networking + Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) + Other + * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) + * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee? + Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee. + No, I am not currently employed by the University. + No, I am a current per course faculty member. + No, I am a current part-time staff University employee. + No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant. + No, I am a current student University employee. Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Optional Documents + Other Documents -1 + Unofficial Transcripts -2