Deputy Athletics Director For External Affairs, Athletics

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position

PRIMARY DUTY: The Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations is responsible for coordinating the external affairs of the department of athletics including development, marketing, and media relations. Primary emphasis will be on developing and cultivating donors and supporters for the athletic department.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and coordinates all external aspects of the athletic department (development, sponsorships, giving, Bearcat Booster Club, etc.)

• Identifies and cultivates alumni, supporters, and friends that may have an interest in supporting Bearcat athletics and Northwest student-athletes

• Works closely with the Director of Athletics, coaches, athletics staff, and University Advancement to develop fundraising needs, strategies, and campaigns

• Works with the Director of Athletics to develop, coordinate, and submit proposals to potential donors covering all aspects of University Athletics

• Oversees athletics giving programs and special fundraising projects

• Assists the Vice President of University Advancement and the Director of Athletics with special projects and all other duties as assigned (including various non-athletic University functions)

• Serves as liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics to ensure coordination and understanding

• Works closely with the Director of Athletics to evaluate coaches and sport programs within the department

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: At least two years of experience in fundraising, athletic marketing, sales, or athletic administration

Skills: Superior interpersonal, organizational, communication, management, and leadership skillsWORKING CONDITIONS:

 This position must work and travel nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. This position must purchase and maintain a cellular device and service that will be used for work functions. This position must be responsible for plan choices, calling areas, service features, terminations clauses, and paying for all charges associated with the cellular device and service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires leadership responsibilities, including supervising student employees, interns, graduate assistants and working with staff and volunteers

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Knowledge and experience with database management and using audio/visual and computer technologies       

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to carry and set-up audio/visual equipment and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base.

Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: July 1, 2024     

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing.

You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.