Duties and Responsibilities:

The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional for the role of Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs position. The position is full-time and will report to the Director of Athletics. The candidate selected to fill this position will be responsible for the following:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Mentor, coach and oversee AUM Athletics’ Sports Information Department and Marketing and Fan Engagement Department

Cultivate, solicit, and manage AUM Athletics’ corporate sponsorships; contact area businesses and individuals regarding opportunities to partner with AUM Athletics and brand AUM Athletics within the River Region

In coordination with the Director of Athletics and Office of Advancement, grow and enhance giving, foster relationships with business partners, donors, and constituents

Develop game day and seasonal promotions that highlight relationships with area businesses, community members, and strategic partners

Assist coaches in the fundraising efforts of individual sports programs and sport-specific booster clubs

Grow, execute, direct and oversee AUM Athletic special events, such as the annual fundraising campaign, AUM Hall of Fame Committee, Hall of Fame Banquet, Warhawk Choice Awards, Senior Days, Homecoming, Graduation Breakfast, etc.

Regularly collaborate and partner with other University offices including Advancement, Marketing, Alumni, and Student Affairs, in an effort to coordinate and maximize opportunities to promote, brand, and fundraise for AUM Athletics

Update, enhance, and oversee the aumathletics.com “Give” links and donor information

Expand and oversee AUM Athletics’ Ticketing and Hospitality operations, implement a ticket sales plan that attracts more fans and increases revenue

Serve as one of the gameday administrators for department’s home athletic contests

Maintain positive and effective working relationships across the department, university and community

Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, and state regulations

May serve as oversight of concessions operations

May serve as facilities liaison between athletic department and University Facilities Management

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven ability to successfully lead, recruit and manage people

Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of sales, gifts, customers and donors

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Ability to solve problems

Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously

Ability to work both independently, with minimal routine oversight, and as a member of multiple teams

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and some travel

Ability to support and promote the University’s mission

Knowledge and commitment to rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA Division II, the Gulf South Conference and the University