Assistant Dir Athletics/External Ops

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Institution

Northern State University

Working Title

Assistant Dir Athletics/External Ops

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Institution

Northern State University

Working Title

Assistant Dir Athletics/External Ops

Posting Number

NFE02829P

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 – 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.

Posting Date

08/20/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

08/27/2025

Advertised Salary

Depends on Experience

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, Valid Drivers License

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Department Description and Cultural Expectations

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.

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. | 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

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Physical Requirements

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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. | |

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Documents Needed to Apply

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

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