Assistant Athletic Director External Operations

Assistant Athletics Director/External Operations


SUMMARY


The employee will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and will coordinate/supervise marketing, promotions, branding, game operations, corporate partnership relations and assist with special events within the department of athletics. Hours are atypical but flexible. He/she will work together with the Director of Athletics to increase external revenue and visibility within the community.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


• Develop and execute an effective marketing and business plan for the department of athletics within the University's marketing plan.


• Ensure a cohesive approach to branding initiatives and awareness.


• Supervise game day environment for all sports, work in coordination with Athletic Communications to maximize fan opportunities.


• Game day set up for game environment activities.


• Serve as Department representative at community and external related functions.


• Assist the Director of Athletics in gaining new Partners and increasing external revenue.


• Creates and manages donor portfolios for all Athletic Donors.


• Utilizes University/Departmental resources and personnel when needed on Donor visits.


• Creates a strategic ticketing plan, philosophy to application.


• Works closely with University Development/Alumni to identify, develop and monitor donors and potential Athletic projects.


• Modify and manage Athletic Annual Fund.


• Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.


ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)


1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.


2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.


3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.


4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.


MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE


• Bachelor's degree required preferably in Marketing, Sports Marketing, Sports Administration, or closely related field. Master's degree required in Sports Administration or Marketing or closely related field.


• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Sports Administration or External Operations.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.


Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is June 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.


Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.


Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.


SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.


Notice to applicants:


If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.


It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.