Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement

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Institution

Northern State University

Working Title

Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement

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Institution

Northern State University

Working Title

Assisant Athletic Director - Communications & Fan Engagement

Posting Number

NFE02766P

Department

NSU-Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Aberdeen

Posting Text

Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, which sponsors 15 NCAA Division II
intercollegiate varsity sports that compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic
Conference (NSIC) is seeking candidates for the Assistant AD – Communications & Fan
Engagement position.

The position responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting efforts related to the
communications and fan engagement operations of the department. The position will serve as a
primary media contact for multiple sports and assist with statistics inputting, press releases,
social media promotion, and other day-to-day athletic communication functions. The position
will also assist the with implementation of in game promotions, activation of corporate
partnerships, game script writing and videoboard operations. The position will also assist with all
departmental fundraising events, as well as other duties that may be assigned by the Director of
Athletics.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred).
* 1-3 years of athletic administration experience at the collegiate level preferred.
* A working knowledge of hosting NCAA championships and/or other major sports events
is preferred.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues,
student-athletes, and administrators.
* Demonstrated successful fundraising, marketing and promotion experience in athletics.
* Experience working with NCAA LiveStats by Genius and StatCrew platforms preferred.
* Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

Posting Date

06/12/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

06/19/2025

Advertised Salary

DOE

Duration of the Term

12 months

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Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

varies

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

40+

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

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This position requires

Weekends/Holidays

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Northern State University is home to one of the strongest community and regional athletics fan bases in the country. The NSU men’s and women’s basketball programs have led the nation in attendance for NCAA Division II for an unprecedented twelve years running. NSU is home to 15 intercollegiate sports and all compete in the 16 member Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view.  Northern seeks faculty and staff who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all. 

 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.  Sponsorship is not available for this position.  

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Pace-average, Reading, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Climbing Stairs, Driving, Lifting moderate, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating) | | Describe any of the conditions selected | |

Sensory Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. | Hearing, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses) |

Working Conditions & Exposures

| Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. | | | Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above | |

Working Environment

| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Athletic/Wellness Facilities | | If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. | |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference List

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