Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL

Posted Date: Aug 14, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
Unknown
Years of Experience
5+ Years
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Auburn University at Montgomery
AUM Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Athletic Director

Conference

Gulf South (DII)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Development External Relations

About the Job

Job Description

Position Information

Vacancy Number:

S-01229

Position Title:

Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

Classification Title:

Department:

Athletics

Position Information

Vacancy Number:

S-01229

Position Title:

Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

Classification Title:

Department:

Athletics

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately with a best consideration date of ten days (August, 25, 2025) from initial posting.

All documents must be submitted through the online application system. No credentials, emails, or phone calls will be accepted by the Director of Athletics or search committee members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented professional for the role of Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs position. The position is full-time and will report to the Director of Athletics. The candidate selected to fill this position will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Mentor, coach and oversee AUM Athletics’ Sports Information Department and Marketing and Fan Engagement Department
Cultivate, solicit, and manage AUM Athletics’ corporate sponsorships; contact area businesses and individuals regarding opportunities to partner with AUM Athletics and brand AUM Athletics within the River Region
In coordination with the Director of Athletics and Office of Advancement, grow and enhance giving, foster relationships with business partners, donors, and constituents
Develop game day and seasonal promotions that highlight relationships with area businesses, community members, and strategic partners
Assist coaches in the fundraising efforts of individual sports programs and sport-specific booster clubs
Grow, execute, direct and oversee AUM Athletic special events, such as the annual fundraising campaign, AUM Hall of Fame Committee, Hall of Fame Banquet, Warhawk Choice Awards, Senior Days, Homecoming, Graduation Breakfast, etc.
Regularly collaborate and partner with other University offices including Advancement, Marketing, Alumni, and Student Affairs, in an effort to coordinate and maximize opportunities to promote, brand, and fundraise for AUM Athletics
Update, enhance, and oversee the aumathletics.com “Give” links and donor information
Expand and oversee AUM Athletics’ Ticketing and Hospitality operations, implement a ticket sales plan that attracts more fans and increases revenue
Serve as one of the gameday administrators for department’s home athletic contests
Maintain positive and effective working relationships across the department, university and community
Ensure compliance with all NCAA, conference, university, and state regulations
May serve as oversight of concessions operations
May serve as facilities liaison between athletic department and University Facilities Management
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven ability to successfully lead, recruit and manage people
Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of sales, gifts, customers and donors
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service mindset
Ability to solve problems
Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to work both independently, with minimal routine oversight, and as a member of multiple teams
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and some travel
Ability to support and promote the University’s mission
Knowledge and commitment to rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA Division II, the Gulf South Conference and the University

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution
Five years experience in higher education, college athletics, donor relations, sales or a closely related field, with a proven track record of success
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle
Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree
Two years experience in higher education advancement

Job Open Date:

08/13/2025

This posting will remain open until closed:

Yes

Job Close Date:

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Human Resources/ Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.