Bachelors’ degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics or major professional sports in coaching or communications/marketing
Demonstrated experience as a leader to provide direction to student athletes and/or staff members.
Strong attention to detail, time management, organizational, verbal, writing, interpersonal skills.
Ability to plan, establish priorities, and organize varied and complex tasks.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays depending on work and game schedules.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work as part of a team and motivate staff in a fast – paced environment.
Demonstrated support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the university by the university’s insurance carrier.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in the management of sports related facility
Demonstrated success securing major gifts (greater than $25,000) in NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics
All Qualifications
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Details
Position Purpose
The Associate Athletic Director for External Operations serves as a member of the department’s senior leadership team that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision. This senior level administrator will provide leadership, direction and managerial supervision for Communications, Creative and Emerging Media/Video, Licensing/Branding, and Athletic Development.
Job Open Date 02/21/2025
Job Close Date
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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