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Northern State University
Assistant Dir Athltcs/External Ops
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Northern State University
Assistant Dir Athltcs/External Ops
NFE02765P
NSU-Athletics
Aberdeen
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 – External Operations position.
The position responsibilities include but are not limited to leading efforts related to corporate
sponsorships, suites sales & premium seating, season ticket sales for the Wolves Club and annual
event fundraising for the department. In this role, the position is responsible to facilitate growth
and increase revenue by developing plans that will promote strategic revenue generation
opportunities and work closely with the NSU Foundation, Wolves Club Committee membership,
and athletics leadership to maximize results.
Reporting directly to and working with the Director of Athletics, the Associate Director of Athletics will develop the strategic plan for the fundraising program, manage a portfolio of prospects, oversee all departmental fundraising events and represent the Athletics Department at University and community 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.
* Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required
06/12/2025
Yes
06/19/2025
Depends on Experience
12 months
100
Somewhat irregular
40+
Regular
No
Internal
Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License
About Northern State University: Northern State University is a premier regional institution
characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent
extracurricular opportunities. Northern is consistently ranked as one of the best undergraduate
institutions in the Midwest by US News and World Report. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South
Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern S.D. The city has a population of approximately
28,000 people and is a retail hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong
relationship with the city and region.
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.
Cognitive Requirements
| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |
Protective Clothing/Equipment
| Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. | | | If other protection is used please identify | |
Physical Requirements
| Please designate the physical requirements of this position | Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Driving, Lifting moderate, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Use Both Hands, 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. | Changes of Temperature, Extreme Cold, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity) | | 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, Office Environment | | 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. | |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Apply NowPerson | Role |
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![]() Blake Day Departing
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Senior Vice President / NSU Foundation |
Laci Hettick |
Director of Athletic Development & Revenue Generation / NSU Foundation |
Person | Role |
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![]() Clayton Randall |
Associate Athletic Director / External Operations |
Person | Role |
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![]() Blake Day |
Senior Vice President / NSU Foundation |
Laci Hettick |
Director of Athletic Development & Revenue Generation / NSU Foundation |
Person | Role |
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Steven McKee |
Associate Athletic Director / External Operations |
Person | Role |
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![]() Blake Day |
Senior Vice President / NSU Foundation |
Laci Hettick |
Director of Athletic Development & Revenue Generation / NSU Foundation |
Person | Role |
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Steven McKee |
Assistant Athletic Director / External Operations |
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