Assistant Director, Fan Engagement

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Nevada Athletics invites applications for an Assistant Director, Fan Engagement.  This position supports assigned sports teams in the planning and execution of sport specific marketing plans and game production efforts, including the creation of game scripts, music/band, promotions, video, cheer/mascot, and on-court presentations. This position will manage part-time and intern team members.  The position functions in collaboration with the Director but maintains independent responsibility for ensuring the marketing and production activities are in-line with the strategic plan.

The Fan Engagement team creates memorable and exciting fan experiences while fostering innovative and collaborative efforts to engage students, staff, alumni, sponsors, donors and prospective fans of Wolf Pack Athletics.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Development of game day scripts for video board, music, and public address announcement for selected sports and implement these live at home sporting events; coordinate efforts with campus and internal groups related to game day, including video, marketing staff, technical services, band, cheerleaders and outside groups attending and or performing on game day

• Ensure plans are developed for the successful execution of all events, including set-up and breakdown.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and university rules and regulations (subject to disciplinary or corrective action as set forth in the provisions of the NCAA enforcement procedures)

• Development of fan engagement strategies for assigned sports in conjunction with Wolf Pack Sports Properties to assist with the creation and sales of packages designed to enhance the game day experience related to the sports of football, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s soccer, volleyball, softball and baseball and select other Olympic sport events.

• Work in conjunction with the Chief Revenue Officer for the purpose of generally promoting and marketing Intercollegiate Athletics

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma and four years of related work experience; OR

Associate's degree and three years of related work experience; OR

Bachelor’s degree and two years of related work experience; OR

Master’s degree and one year of work experience required

Related Experience: athletics, fan engagement, marketing, promotions, public relations or event management

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Variable work schedule

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - B

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance –