Associate Director of Fan Engagement

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 59,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking an Associate Director for Fan Engagement to elevate the on-campus fan experience and drive a dynamic D1 atmosphere at home games. You will lead pre-shows, halftime and post-game events, and supervise dance and cheer squads, partnering with marketing to amplify team branding and fan participation.

The role emphasizes student-focused programming, creativity, risk-taking, and evaluation to build a distinctive fan-first environment while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Minimum of 4 - 7 years of experience.
• Experience working within a complex University environment.
• Major event management, including development of assessment, strategy and finances.
• Understanding of current marketing strategies and trends.
• Supervisory and management skills.
• Understanding of student development and engagement theories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate the on-campus fan experience with a fan-first mindset, focusing on students.
• Oversee pre-shows, halftime programming, post-game events and supervision of UCR Dance and Cheer Squads.
• Collaborate with campus marketing to develop and maintain brand awareness for all teams.
• Empower fans to participate in UCR athletic programming, embracing creativity and risk-taking, with assessment to build a unique experience.

Skills

Event management

Program development

Marketing trend awareness

Supervisory management

D1 sports knowledge

Financial management

Student development theories

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Position Information

The Associate Director for Fan Engagement is a critical component of student success at UCR with a focus on developing and cultivating the on-campus fan experience for UCR. With a focus on students, the Associate Director will have a \"fan-first\" mentality via programming that creates a lively and energetic atmosphere for home games, building an authentic D1 experience for the campus community. The Associate Director is also responsible for the entire game day experience, including pre-shows, halftime programming, post-game events, and supervision of UCR Dance and Cheer Squads. Working collaboratively with campus marketing, the Associate Director will develop and maintain brand awareness for all teams and seek ways to empower fans to take part in UCR athletic programming, embracing creativity, risk-taking, and assessment to build a unique fan-first environment. The full salary range for the Associate Director for Fan Engagement is $58,800.00 - $101,220.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $72,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Position Information

The Associate Director for Fan Engagement is a critical component of student success at UCR with a focus on developing and cultivating the on-campus fan experience for UCR. With a focus on students, the Associate Director will have a \"fan-first\" mentality via programming that creates a lively and energetic atmosphere for home games, building an authentic D1 experience for the campus community. The Associate Director is also responsible for the entire game day experience, including pre-shows, halftime programming, post-game events, and supervision of UCR Dance and Cheer Squads. Working collaboratively with campus marketing, the Associate Director will develop and maintain brand awareness for all teams and seek ways to empower fans to take part in UCR athletic programming, embracing creativity, risk-taking, and assessment to build a unique fan-first environment. The full salary range for the Associate Director for Fan Engagement is $58,800.00 - $101,220.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $72,000.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Experience Requirements

Experience

Minimum of 4 - 7 years of experience

Experience working within a complex University environment

Preferred

Experience

Major event management, including development of assessment, strategy and finances

Understanding of current marketing strategies and trends

Minimum Requirements

• Event management and program development

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory and management skills
• D1 sports management and organizational structure knowledge
• Ability to understand and recognize marketing trends
• Financial management skills
• Understanding of student development and engagement theories

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Department Custom Scope

The Associate Director for Fan Engagement is a critical component of student success at UCR with a focus on developing and cultivating the on-campus fan experience for UCR. With a focus on students, the Associate Director will have a \"fan-first\" mentality via programming that creates a lively and energetic atmosphere for home games, building an authentic D1 experience for the campus community. The Associate Director is also responsible for the entire game day experience, including pre-shows, halftime programming, post-game events, supervision of UCR Dance, Cheer Squads and Highlander Band. Working collaboratively with campus marketing, the Associate Director will develop and maintain brand awareness for all teams and seek ways to empower fans to take part in UCR athletic programming, embracing creativity, risk taking and assessment to build a unique fan-first environment.