Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Commensurate with experience

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Apr 13, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	997959
Functional Title	Associate Athletic Director for External Operations
Position Type	Administration - Staff
Position Eclass
University Information	Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is administratively housed in the Office of the Chancellor. The University's seventeen teams compete as members of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. Over 300 student-athletes, coaches and staff make up the department.
Position Summary	The Associate Athletic Director (AD) for External Operations is responsible for providing leadership, organization, administration and evaluation of the external operations of the department to include corporate sponsorships (Learfield), marketing, promotions, media relations and ticket sales (Taymar). This individual will be responsible for creating a comprehensive branding, awareness and marketing strategy for the department to include merchandising, licensing and other new revenue generating ideas. As a member of the Spartan Council staff, this individual will have responsibility for day-to-day operations, budget oversight and personnel of units: Ticket Operations, Marketing and Fan Engagement, Corporate Sponsorships and Fundraising, Strategic Communications, and Live Production. The Associate AD for External Operations will work in collaboration with the Executive Associate Athletic Director of External Operations to develop, implement and update the department's strategic plan, as part of the overall University's strategic planning process. The Associate AD for External Operations will share responsibility with other members of the Spartan Council to market the department of athletics through fundraising, ticket sales and other forms of community engagement. This position also requires the performance of any additional duties assigned by the Executive Associate Athletic Director of External Operations.
Minimum Qualifications	A Master's degree in Sports Administration is required OR a Bachelor's in related area and two years related professional-level experience. Additionally, 5 - 7 years of increasingly responsible experience at a Division I institution in one or more of the following areas: public relations, ticketing, marketing, and fundraising. Demonstrated expertise as a strategic thinker with skills in supervision, project management, fundraising, marketing, and public relations. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. The position requires an individual with initiative and a high energy level that will allow for working "long hours" inside and outside of the University to meet expected results. The position requires evening and weekend assignments.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes: Name Company Name Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. Email Address Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department	Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001
Job Open Date	04/13/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt