What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations position at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 997959 |
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| Functional Title | Associate Athletic Director for External Operations |
| Position Type | Administration - Staff |
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| University Information | Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is administratively housed in the Office of the Chancellor. The University's seventeen teams compete as members of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. Over 300 student-athletes, coaches and staff make up the department. |
| Position Summary | The Associate Athletic Director (AD) for External Operations is responsible for providing leadership, organization, administration and evaluation of the external operations of the department to include corporate sponsorships (Learfield), marketing, promotions, media relations and ticket sales (Taymar). This individual will be responsible for creating a comprehensive branding, awareness and marketing strategy for the department to include merchandising, licensing and other new revenue generating ideas. As a member of the Spartan Council staff, this individual will have responsibility for day-to-day operations, budget oversight and personnel of units: Ticket Operations, Marketing and Fan Engagement, Corporate Sponsorships and Fundraising, Strategic Communications, and Live Production. The Associate AD for External Operations will work in collaboration with the Executive Associate Athletic Director of External Operations to develop, implement and update the department's strategic plan, as part of the overall University's strategic planning process. The Associate AD for External Operations will share responsibility with other members of the Spartan Council to market the department of athletics through fundraising, ticket sales and other forms of community engagement. This position also requires the performance of any additional duties assigned by the Executive Associate Athletic Director of External Operations. |
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| Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates | |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
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| Recruitment Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Org #-Department | Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001 |
| Job Open Date | 04/13/2026 |
| For Best Consideration Date | |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Permanent |
| If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. | |
| Number of Months per Year | 12 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. EOE AA/M/F/D/V