Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Community Relations, Athletics

Grizzly Athletics invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing and Community Relations to join their team. The Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Community Relations will serve as a member of the external operations team and work to advance the strategic plan for Grizzly Athletics. This position will report directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations, and supervises three (3) full-time staff members.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage and lead full-time, part-time and intern team members in the development and implementation of individual sport marketing plans designed to increase attendance, drive ticket sales revenue and improve overall game presentation.
• Develop a comprehensive marketing plan integrating traditional and nontraditional media.
• Collaborate with the ticket office to effectively utilize marketing resources to reach ticket sales revenue goals in all areas.
• Develop a master calendar of ticketing, including ticket design/functionality, ticketing website development, season ticket holder renewal process, student on-sale promotions, rules/regulations/procedures, and customer facing aspects of ticketing.
• Develop a comprehensive plan and calendar to effectively communicate with season ticket holders for all sports.
• Partner with other Athletic department and non-Athletic department units to effectively market Grizzly Sports and communicate with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Grizzly Sports Properties to help facilitate incremental corporate sales while "protecting" the integrity of the unique Grizzly collegiate brand.
• Oversee the game-day sponsor fulfillment: game-day promotion, on-court/field promotions, game-day messaging of sponsorships and promotions.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of athletic homepage in conjunction with Athletic communications department.
• Develop and lead the execution of a forward thinking and strategic social media plan that includes short term and long term goals.
• Collaborate with Grizzly Academic Advising to promote and document all student-athlete community service aspects of Grizzly Athletics.
• Monitor and fill all donation requests on behalf of Grizzly Athletics.
• Develop and implement the annual marketing budget.
• Through collaboration with the external operations team, lead the creative vision for the department, including overseeing the video content ideation and production team.
• Oversee and manage various committees in the department, including but not limited to the Griz Fan Advisory Board and the Athletics Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
• Represent Grizzly Athletics on various campus committees.
• Serve as the community relations liaison, responsible for developing and managing outreach and public relations programs.
• Manage the Griz brand, including monitoring and approving quality of content produced and products purchased.
• Collaborate with Licensing Director on campus to ensure licensed vendors are used and Griz marks are used appropriately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Athletic Director and Sr. Associate Athletics Director for External Operations.

Athletic Department employees and those University employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.

Required Skills

• Effective communications skills (written and oral)
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse group of constituents
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Knowledge of internet and social media technologies
• Demonstrated record of possessing a high degree of integrity and commitment to men and women’s athletics and to the values of inclusivity and diversity
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and respond quickly and professionally under pressure and in a very open and public environment

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Montana University System Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
• Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven (7) years of college athletics/marketing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or advanced degree
• Experience in a Division I college athletic program

About Grizzly Athletics and UM

Grizzly Athletics, through honoring and promoting the University of Montana mission, retains the trust and respect of campus, alumni, supporters and the State of Montana by graduating student-athletes, striving for excellence, competing with integrity, and serving as a concerned and committed partner in community life.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
• Video: UM Lifestyles
• University Highlights

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday , August 29, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin on August 29th and continue until the position is filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular