Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

Salary : $65,000.00 Annually

Location : Greenwood County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173360

Agency : Lander University

Division : Athletics

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Class Code : : UH16

Position Number : : 00000

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min. : $65,000.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $65,000.00

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu / hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : University Hours : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours : 37.5 hours per week.To include some nights and weekends

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs is responsible for the managing day-to-day operations and generating revenue through sponsorships / partnerships (individual business and corporate), ticket sales, marketing, and department wide fundraising events.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university / college is required. Minimum of 3-5 years experience in marketing and external relations. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree and experience with a leadership role in the department preferred

Additional Comments

Energetic and motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work within a competitive and collaborative environment and meet critical project deadlines. Must possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Must have working knowledge of various social media platforms, web page program, as well as familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and similar publishing software. Must be able to multi-task, often producing varied, detailed and accurate communications under tight deadlines. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Do you have a bachelor's degree?

Do you have 3-5 years experience in marketing and external relations?

Where did you hear about this position?

• www.jobs.sc.gov
• Lander Website
• www.gwdtoday.com
• SC Works
• SC Vocational Rehabilitation
• Lander Employee
• Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
• Other

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Salary : $65,000