Assistant Director of Revenue Generation (CS26-191)

Description

Assistant Director of Revenue Generation (CS26-191)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Revenue Generation (CS26-191). As the only Division I institution in the Metro East region of St. Louis, SIUE Athletics is on the rise. This critical position will work with the department’s coaches and staff as well as campus and community colleagues to generate resources to foster competitiveness, academic excellence, and student-athlete experience.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. SIUE Athletics has 16 Division I sports and approximately 280 student-athletes competing in both the Ohio Valley Conference and Mid-American Conference (wrestling). SIUE is coming off the school’s first trip to March Madness, this position offers an opportunity to be a part of significant growth and momentum.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for assisting in maximizing revenue for the Department of Athletics, with specific focus on ticketing and small dollar corporate sponsorships.
• Includes but is not limited to: ensuring the proper setup of the basketball season in the ticket software, serve as the point of contact for all season ticket and mini-plan account holders for men's and women's basketball, the development and implementation of a comprehensive ticket sales and operations plan that will generate revenue and attendance at athletic events, solicitation of new corporate sponsorships, and development and implementation of a merchandising plan.
  

Description

Assistant Director of Revenue Generation (CS26-191)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Revenue Generation (CS26-191). As the only Division I institution in the Metro East region of St. Louis, SIUE Athletics is on the rise. This critical position will work with the department’s coaches and staff as well as campus and community colleagues to generate resources to foster competitiveness, academic excellence, and student-athlete experience.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. SIUE Athletics has 16 Division I sports and approximately 280 student-athletes competing in both the Ohio Valley Conference and Mid-American Conference (wrestling). SIUE is coming off the school’s first trip to March Madness, this position offers an opportunity to be a part of significant growth and momentum.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for assisting in maximizing revenue for the Department of Athletics, with specific focus on ticketing and small dollar corporate sponsorships.
• Includes but is not limited to: ensuring the proper setup of the basketball season in the ticket software, serve as the point of contact for all season ticket and mini-plan account holders for men's and women's basketball, the development and implementation of a comprehensive ticket sales and operations plan that will generate revenue and attendance at athletic events, solicitation of new corporate sponsorships, and development and implementation of a merchandising plan.
  

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree.
AND
-Bachelor's Degree in communications, business, marketing or related field
-Professional experience in sales, including cold calling
-Professional customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications
-Experience working with a ticket system
-Master's Degree
-Experience in athletic ticket sales

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 5001 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/....

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu.

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