Location: Marshall, MN
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Employment Condition: Probationary
Job Description: The Assistant AD for Marketing and Engagement is the senior marketing leader for SMSU Athletics and directs, develops, implements, and supports comprehensive strategies, activities, and projects that drive revenue (including tickets sales and corporate sponsorship activation), increase visibility and attendance, support recruitment, and enhance in-game and fan experiences. The Assistant AD serves as the Director of the Mustang Club; developing and implementing a marketing plan focused on increasing membership in the Mustang Club. Additionally,
Required Qualifications: Master's Degree in Marketing, Sports Management or a related field plus one year of professional experience in sports-related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sports Management or a related !field plus two years of professional experience in sport-related field. Related fields could include marketing, sports management, game and/or event operations, athletic administration, ticket sales/advertising, etc.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience and knowledge in Intercollegiate Athletics to understand the areas of game management, scheduling, ticketing, fund raising, and special events. Have knowledge and understanding of NCAA , NSIC and Minnesota State System policies and procedures in order to work with compliance, fiscal responsibilities, donor relations, and equity in athletics issues. Possess computer skills for word processing, database and spreadsheets. Demonstrated abilities to supervise and manage staff. Have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. About: Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.
Southwest Minnesota State University complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. You can find our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report online at Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (smsu.edu) . This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southwest Minnesota State University. If you prefer a hard copy, please contact the Department of Public Safety at . Benefits Info: Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include: Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
About Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare students for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future. Students and faculty alike come here to engage in the rich "Southwest Experience," which starts with strong academics, fulfilling social opportunities and support from fellow Mustangs.
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