What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Corporate Sponsorships position at Western Carolina University?
The primary location of this position is on-site at the Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
The Director of Corporate Sponsorships will be primarily responsible for identifying corporate sponsorship prospects, engaging these prospects directly including the negotiation and solicitation of funds, documenting the negotiated terms and obtaining signed sponsorship agreements. This person will have the authority to negotiate binding sponsorship agreements for the athletic department, within university legal and athletic department guidelines. The Director will have a defined sponsorship revenue goal established each year with accountability of results part of their yearly performance evaluation. Additional responsibilities of this position will include: 1. Fulfillment of sponsorship agreements 2. Invoicing and collecting revenue generated from sponsorship agreements 3. Creating new and creative sponsorship inventory/packages 4. May supervise hourly workers 5. Other duties as assigned The Director of Corporate Sponsorships will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs.
The Director of Corporate Sponsorships will be primarily responsible for identifying corporate sponsorship prospects, engaging these prospects directly including the negotiation and solicitation of funds, documenting the negotiated terms and obtaining signed sponsorship agreements. This person will have the authority to negotiate binding sponsorship agreements for the athletic department, within university legal and athletic department guidelines. The Director will have a defined sponsorship revenue goal established each year with accountability of results part of their yearly performance evaluation. Additional responsibilities of this position will include: 1. Fulfillment of sponsorship agreements 2. Invoicing and collecting revenue generated from sponsorship agreements 3. Creating new and creative sponsorship inventory/packages 4. May supervise hourly workers 5. Other duties as assigned The Director of Corporate Sponsorships will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of athletic sponsorship or ticket sales experience preferred.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
04/10/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Chad Gerrety, Search Committee chair at (828) 227-7338.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
