Overview

The University of Sioux Falls is a private Christian University offering a positive, collegial work environment and a strong benefit and compensation package. Generous benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, employer HSA contributions, retirement match, tuition remission, and benefit leave, as part of the full-time employee compensation package. POSITION SUMMARYThe successful candidate is responsible for coordinating and managing athletic communications for assigned University of Sioux Falls (USF) athletic programs, as well as the overall coordination, management, and implementation of athletic ticketing operations. The Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Operations - Communications and Ticketing will report directly to the Director of Athletics and work collaboratively with the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Athletic Department staff, University Marketing, and other University departments. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEach function listed is important to the successful performance of this job; however, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or efforts associated with this position. The supervisor, or designee, may assign additional job-related tasks or special projects. Travel is essential to be successful in this position, and evening and weekend work will be involved in this position as well. ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Coordinate, manage, and execute athletic communications for assigned USF athletic programs, including game stories, statistics, images, rosters, coaches' biographies, game schedules, and posting content to the USF athletics website.Coordinate, participate, and manage accurate and proper recordkeeping and statistics for assigned sports.Develop and maintain cordial, positive, and informative relationships with community representatives, media persons, conference institutions, campus departments, and offices to promote the USF athletic program, department, and student-athletes.Coordinate media requests and assist with press box and game-day communication operations for assigned athletic programs.Oversee production of game-day programs, roster sheets, and other communication materials for assigned home events.Collaborate with USF departments to develop positive relationships, promote teams, and sell tickets. TICKETING Coordinate and manage all athletic ticketing operations for USF Athletics, including season, single-game, group, promotional, and other ticket sales.Develop and implement strategies to increase athletic ticket sales and attendance, including promotional ticket sales strategies and operations for city, state, and regional exposure for Cougar Athletics.Manage ticketing processes and procedures for home athletic events, including ticket sales, ticket distribution, complimentary tickets, ticket inventory, and event-day ticket operations.Coordinate and manage online and other ticketing systems and maintain accurate records and reports.Work cooperatively with Athletic Department staff, University departments, community partners, and other appropriate organizations to promote and sell athletic tickets and group ticket opportunities.Develop and maintain relationships with community groups, businesses, alumni, parents, and other constituents to increase attendance and participation at USF athletic events.Coordinate group ticket opportunities and assist with the development of promotional packages designed to increase attendance and revenue for USF athletic events.Coordinate ticketing information and communications for athletic events through email, social media, website content, phone calls, and other appropriate communication platforms.Attend athletic events and provide set-up, support, and management of ticketing operations and other game-day duties as required and assigned.Maintain knowledge of and comply with NCAA, NSIC, and institutional policies and procedures as they affect athletic ticketin