The Assistant Athletic Director - External Operations provides leadership in external operations within the Athletics Department to include marketing, fan engagement, revenue generation, sponsorships, licensing and serves as a liaison to the Keydet Club. This may include supervising various sports as directed by the AD.

Duties/Responsibilities:

•Manages external units and functions including brand management, marketing and sales.

•Responsible for oversight of game-day promotions and experiences to grow fan attendance, connect with the community, and create excitement at home athletic events.

•Supervises in-game elements including PA scripts, playlists, timing sheets, and in-game promotions. Manages the development of revenue generation initiatives including strategic partnerships and external contracts such as multi-media rights, apparel partner, licensing, and merchandising. This may involve working with a multi-media partner.

•Supervises the department's fan engagement efforts to create a robust gameday experience. Ensures positive relationships between the Athletics department and key stakeholders, to include alumni, the Corps, local community, fans, parents, faculty and other Institute constituents.

•Serves as a member of the athletics leadership team.

•Represents the Department on various Institute and Southern Conference Committees.

•Success in establishing positive relationships with boosters, alumni, students, faculty and staff. Able to work productively with the university and the community.

•Able to foster positive interpersonal relationships and professional image with external and internal constituencies by adhering to customer service standards.

•Demonstrated ability to work with and communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches and administration.

•Commitment to following NCAA and Conference affiliation rules. Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Able to work under tight deadlines with limited resources and multiple competing priorities.

•Provide game management and event supervision as part of the department’s facility/event oversight team

•Other duties as assigned by the AD.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree
• Experience in a similar administrative capacity
• Ability to multi-task, plan, organize and execute day-to-day operations; work under deadlines and maintain a detail-oriented and highly confidential approach
• Ability to prioritize and delegate the flow of work
• Demonstrated computer competency and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere)
• Ability to take initiative in organizing programs, planning events, preparing materials, and interacting effectively with members of the athletic department and the post.
• Effective and professional communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to write and edit, prepare all documents
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

This is a full time administrative professional position with an excellent benefits package.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Please include resume, cover letter, official transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications accepted until the position is filled. Criminal background check required for selected candidate.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.