Associate Director A Club Alumni Association - 531021

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks an Associate Director for the A-Club Alumni Association in Tuscaloosa. This role supports all aspects of the A-Club and promotes the organization to past letter-winners and current student-athletes.

The position focuses on growing membership, developing career-engagement plans, and coordinating events and communications, with some travel and after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of athletic department administration, fundraising, marketing, or public relations experience; OR master's degree and some athletic department administration, fundraising, marketing, or public relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and promote the A-Club Alumni Association to past letter-winners and current student-athletes.
• Increase membership in the A-Club and engage members in career services.
• Organize and manage A-Club related events including reunions, golf tournaments, fundraisers, scrimmage watch parties, A-Day activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Planning

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Creativity

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $54,000 - Midpoint: $67,500 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization:600181 - IA Development

Normal Work Schedule:Varies

Job Summary:The Associate Director of the A-Club Alumni Association supports all aspects of the A-Club Alumni Association, the official letter-winners organization of the University's Athletics Department. Manages and promotes the A-Club Alumni Association to past letter-winners and current student-athletes. Increases membership in the A-Club. Creates a plan to engage A-Club members in career services.

Additional Department Summary:Supports all organization efforts and operational activity of the A-Club. Manages budget and financial reporting. Organizes and manages A-Club related events including reunions, golf tournaments, fundraisers, scrimmage watch parties, A-Day activities, etc. Develops communication to A-Club members through newsletters, emails, etc. Manages financial and administrative needs of the A-Club Executive Committee.
Some overnight travel and after-hours work may be required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of athletic department administration, fundraising, marketing, or public relations experience; OR master's degree and some athletic department administration, fundraising, marketing, or public relations experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:Strong interpersonal, public relations, planning, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills. High-level of creativity. Ability to establish priorities. Basic knowledge of the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheets, and/or database management programs).

Preferred Qualifications:Degree in business administration, sports administration, marketing, management, or a related field. Letter winners association experience. Intercollegiate athletics, higher education, or not-for-profit organization experience. Experience with using Paciolan and Athlete Network. Familiarity and experience with Banner.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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