Associate Director of Varsity D and Athletics Engagement

Denison University is an academically rigorous liberal arts college with an increasingly diverse campus community. It offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Denison is located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol, which hosts a wide range of cultural and artistic opportunities. Granville also offers an excellent public school system and easy access to outdoor activities. 
 
Denison University is seeking a Associate Director, Varsity D and Athletics Engagement to create opportunities and offer value to members of the Denison family to broaden and deepen their relationship and engagement with the college, to increase public awareness of Denison’s mission, achievements, and priorities, and to help maximize philanthropic support for institutional priorities.  
 
Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree. A minimum five (5) years of professional experience in a higher education setting (alumni/parent relations, development, career or athletic center, or student life), volunteer management role, or transferable work experience.  Must have demonstrated and successful experience in marketing, communications, event planning and volunteer management.  Ability to think strategically and to utilize metrics and data in analyzing programs and events. Must have flexibility to travel and work an unconventional schedule, including evenings/weekends.  Excellent verbal, written communications, effective interpersonal and social skills, and have strong ability to connect with a variety of diverse constituents.  Must have a high competency with electronic technology (e.g., Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, CRM tools, and online social networking sites including Facebook and LinkedIn). Possess a high level of fiscal responsibility. Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.  

 
For additional information, requirements, and to apply, please visit employment.denison.edu. Applications received by September 3, 2021 will be assured full consideration. Position open until filled. 
 
To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our Diversity Guide at https://denison.edu/forms/diversity-guide. Denison University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.