Athletics Development Manager

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

The Athletics Development Manager (ADM) develops and maintains substantive relationships with season ticket holders, community groups, corporate partners, donors, and friends of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to drive additional revenue for the athletics department. The ADM works closely with the Director of Athletics and senior staff to establish revenue priorities and develops both short-term and long-term strategies.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, high-energy, and an outstanding listener and communicator.

Key Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities:

• Meet or exceed annual sales and attendance goals for the Athletics Department.
• Develop and grow relationships in the community to ensure organizational revenue growth.
• Manage, develop, and grow an annual corporate partnership book of business. (25-35 sponsors)
• Manage specific fundraising activities of the Athletics Department and develop strategies to expand philanthropic and external support for the organization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Athletics ticketing.
• Support in the design and implementation of effective marketing and sales campaigns to increase revenue and enhance exposure for the department and its individual sports programs.
• Support with the creation of a fan-centric game day atmosphere and establishment of new promotions, events, and traditions to increase the branding, marketing, and fan experience of all athletics constituents.
• Supervise interns and other student staff.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage:Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.

• Generous Time Off:Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of constituencies.
• Ability to collaborate with campus departments to provide support services to student-athletes.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309976. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

Cover letter

Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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