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DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Executive Associate Athletic Director, the Manager, Partner Relations is responsible for supporting a collaborative and sustainable revenue development plan for the athletics program with a direct focus on corporate partnerships. Responsible for working with the university’s contracted third-party multimedia rights holder, the position assists in the development of a comprehensive sales plan to maximize sponsorship revenue while collaborating to increase ticket revenue, awareness and engagement opportunities for UC San Diego athletic programs.
The Manager, Partner Relations will be responsible for all aspects of partnership agreement fulfillment and execution at events, applicable community outreach initiatives, and other promotional opportunities. The position will collaborate with various on and off-campus entities to further partnership opportunities that benefit the department and will adhere to athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms.
The Manager, Partner Relations will be responsible for all aspects of partnership agreement fulfillment and execution at events, applicable community outreach initiatives, and other promotional opportunities. The position will collaborate with various on and off-campus entities to further partnership opportunities that benefit the department and will adhere to athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and knowledge in athletics partnerships, sales, customer service and client services. Demonstrated ability in creating sales materials, presentations and applicable collateral that aligns with the university and department messaging and brand.
Problem-solving skills; multi-task, work with frequent interruptions, and effective listener. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to identify and implement methods, procedures, and policies. Ability to use good judgment for problem solving.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Strong oral and written communication skills to communicate and interact with persons of diverse backgrounds and personalities. Demonstrated ability to convey technical information and provide guidelines in a clear and professional manner, using diplomacy, tact and discretion in all interactions.
Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties. Demonstrated experience using applications, spreadsheets, databases, networks and software packages specific to the field. Proficiency in graphic and material design with PowerPoint and Photoshop or similar programs
Thorough understanding of maintaining brand equity, and ability to adhere to brand guidelines
Skilled in audience and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment for problem solving; ability to asses data and situations and provide recommendations based on findings; ability to be proactive to avoid potential problems.
Proven ability to accurately and thoroughly complete electronic documents, with conscious attention to detail, and identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems or discrepancies.
Demonstrated skill in organizing, updating and manipulating data on a systematic basis. Ability to set up and accurately maintain data files for fast and easy access and retrieval.
Proven supervisory skills, including the ability to train, motivate, and evaluate student employees; to delegate tasks; to schedule sufficient staffing for simultaneous athletic events based on knowledge of all schedules and the needs for sporting events
Demonstrated ability to follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department and NCAA, and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and create a positive interaction with internal and external partners, stakeholders and contractors
Must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. Understanding and adherence to all Big West Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to implement a successful financial benefit to the department via corporate sponsorships, including identifying potential alliances, analyzing common interests and establishing the credibility and rapport necessary to negotiate sponsorships.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to travel to out-of-town meetings and athletic competitions.
Valid Driver's License required. May participate in the DMV Pull program and maintain a clean DMV record.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check and DMV Check results.
This position is a mandated reporter of known or suspected child abuse or neglect, according to the California law, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA).
This position is a campus security authority (CSA) for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which is a federal law requiring disclosure of information about crimes on and around campus.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $37,900 - $85,300 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $18.15 - $40.85
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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"A Proud Tradition of Academic and Athletic Excellence." That is the slogan most often associated with the UC San Diego Athletic Department. Since becoming a member of the NCAA less than 25 years ago, the UCSD program has backed up those words with achievement.
UC San Diego Athletics is reclassifying to NCAA Division I as a member of the Big West Conference. UC San Diego Athletics sponsors a broad based program of 23 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports, with approximately 600 student-athletes. It promotes the pursuit of excellence, strength of character, teamwork, ethical conduct, and diversity, and is inextricably linked to the educational mission of the University. The 23-sport athletics program is subject to NCAA regulations and must demonstrate compliance to Title IX which is recorded in the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) annual report to the Department of Education.
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•Triton teams have captured 30 national championships while 44 squads have finished as national runners-up and 49 others have achieved national third-place honors. All told, UC San Diego has won 262 national, regional, and conference champi...onships.
•UC San Diego student-athletes have won 138 individual national championships.
•A remarkable 1,348 Tritons have been named to All-America teams, including 39 in 2017-18.
•UC San Diego student-athletes have excelled academically as well, earning 36 prestigious NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships and 80 Academic All-America selections, including a program-high 10 over the 2015-16 campaign. Consistently, over 55 percent of student-athletes earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, placing them on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
•In 2017-18, UC San Diego posted a 10th-place finish out of 268 Division II schools in the Learfield Directors' Cup, an award emblematic of the best overall athletics department in the country. It marked the third-straight year that UC San Diego placed in the top 10. Since moving to the NCAA Division II level for the 2000-01 academic year, UC San Diego has placed in the top seven programs in the country on 12 different occasions and finished second overall twice.
•UC San Diego won its seventh California Collegiate Athletic Association Commissioner's Cup title in 2017, an award symbolizing the best overall athletics department in the prestigious conference.
•For eight straight years from 2007 to 2014, UC San Diego was ranked first in Division II in the National Collegiate Scouting Association Power Rankings, which are based on student-athlete graduation rates, academic strength and athletic prowess of the university.