Assistant Director of Fan Engagement

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r**Assistant Director of Fan Engagement**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special Information****

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
  
  

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

• This position is posted as Assistant Director of Fan Engagement,
  
  

which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is

Community Relations Analyst, Intermediate.

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  
  

regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet

Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university

business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license

information for driving record monitoring, and completion of

training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law

applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or

university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More

information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the

NAU website.

****About the Department/College****

The Northern Arizona University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

sponsors 15 men\'s and women\'s NCAA Division-I programs with more than

350 student-athlete participants. The university is a member of the Big

Sky Conference for all sports with the exception of women\'s swimming

and diving, which competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

(MPSF).

**About the Position**

The Northern Arizona University Athletic Department is searching for an

enthusiastic, creative, and driven candidate who will serve as the point

of contact for the Men\'s Basketball and Men\'s and Women\'s Track

andField programs. In addition, this position will oversee all of the

department\'s student engagement strategies and efforts, as well as

having oversight of two Fan Engagement Graduate Assistants

**Responsibilities Include**

25% - Fan Engagement and Game Presentation

• Serve as departmental lead for all efforts for the Men\'s Basketball
  
  

and Men\'s and Women\'s Track and Field programs.

• Emphasis will be placed on attendance, revenue generation, and event
  
  

presentation, when applicable.

• Operate as game day producer for assigned sports, focusing on the
  
  

expansion of game day presentation efforts, including theme days,

promotions, corporate partner activations, video features, and

traditional elements.

• Will coordinate scripting for PA, videoboard, band, cheer, dance,
  
  

television, and student groups. Assist with the planning and

implementation of special events, including but not limited to

football game day tailgate areas, including student tailgate lot and

the Ponderosa, a community tailgate space.

• Provide solutions to continuously improve customer service and
  
  

enhanced game-day experience for fans.

25% - Marketing and Promotions

• Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies for
  
  

assigned sport programs focusing on student/community engagement,

revenue generation, group sales collaboration, and social media

integration.

• Support of the graphic design needs of the marketing department,
  
  

including the creation and editing of templates, fliers, and other

promotional materials.

25% - Student Engagement

• Oversight of all departmental student engagement efforts, including
  
  

but not limited to serving as point of contact for student spirit

organizations, operation of the student loyalty mobile app,

scheduling tabling opportunities, orientations, and developing and

maintaining relationships wit key campus organizations such as

Student Government, Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life,

Student Affairs, and Recreational Sports.

20% - Management

• Manage the two Fan Engagement Graduate Assistants as well as oversee
  
  

the unit\'s student internship and departmental mascot programs,

including recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling of in-office

and game day specific student workers.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned to continue to elevate the department\'s
  
  

mission and goals.

**Minimum Qualifications**

• Associate\'s or bachelor\'s degree in communications or related
  
  

field.

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Master\'s Degree
• 1-2 years of demonstrated experience working within an
  
  

intercollegiate athletic department

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and InDesign.

Demonstrated experience with social media.

Ability to work independently.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to

connect and engage with student organizations, campus leaders, community

partners, coaching staffs, and coworkers.

Intermediate