Associate Athletic Director for External Relations

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level.  NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following ten members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University.  NNU offers the following nine sports for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), STUNT, and volleyball.  NNU offers the following eight sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, lacrosse, and track & field (indoor and outdoor).

Description of Position

Northwest Nazarene University is accepting applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director for External Relations. This is a community relations, event coordinating, professional sales and fundraising position that works closely with the NNU Athletics administrative team. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director of Athletics. Depending on experience this position could be hired as an Assistant Athletic Director rather than Associate.

Northwest Nazarene University is sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene and seeks to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the body of Christ in its faculty, staff, administration and students. All those interested are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated equitably.

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Direct and oversee the NNU Athletics Operations Team in the logistics, marketing, and growth of the annual NNU Athletics golf tournament, student-athlete Kettle Awards Banquet, and other special fundraising/marketing events 
• Cultivate, solicit, and manage NNU Athletics corporate sponsorships; contact area businesses and individuals regarding opportunities to partner with NNU Athletics and brand NNU Athletics within the Boise Valley
• Develop and implement game day promotions that highlight relationships with area businesses, community members, and strategic partners 
• Lead the ‘Nampa’s Home Team,’ initiative in building strong connections with the Mayor’s office, school districts, chambers, businesses, organizations, etc. 
• Implement a ticket sales plan, attracting more fans and increasing revenue 
• Assist the Athletic Director in all Athletics Advisory Council functions  
• Update, enhance, and oversee nnusports.com giving links and information
• In coordination with the Athletic Director, grow and enhance giving within the Nighthawks Athletics Association fostering relationships with business partners, donors, and constituents
• Oversee and assist coaches in the fundraising efforts of individual sports programs; assist select coaches in developing and managing sport-specific booster clubs
• Regularly collaborate and partner with other University offices including University Advancement, Marketing, Admissions, Alumni Office, and the Office of Mission and Ministry, in an effort to coordinate and maximize opportunities to promote, brand, and fundraise for NNU Athletics
• Review and follow up on grant opportunities that could benefit NNU Athletics  
• Promote and develop spiritual formation and leadership, academic excellence, athletic competitiveness, and community engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and related experience
• Sufficient skills, knowledge and training to perform the essential functions of this position
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU; candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements 
• High motivation and commitment to the University, organizational skills, the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, multi-task, problem solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in utilizing workplace technology 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Collegiate level athletic administrative and/or coaching experience
• Development and/or marketing experience
• Operations and/or event management experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings account, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development and a retirement program.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)