Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV7434Working TitleASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR TICKET SALES AND OPERATIONSNumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentAthleticsFTE1.0FLSAExemptScope of JobDirects and has primary responsibility for the operations of the ticket sales office for athletic events. Responsible for assuring proper ticket inventory for all upcoming events, all counter and mail order ticket sales for events using the box office facility by administering accounting and auditing controls over all tickets as required by internal and external auditors including all administrative aspects.Description of Duties
Directs and has primary responsibility for the operations of the ticket sales office for athletic events.
Manages the day-to-day operations and customer service for the athletic ticket box office.
Coordinates the solicitation of season ticket and group sales.
Oversees ticket sales campaigns for all ticketed sports. Develops and implements a plan to assure a sales goals are achieved.
Manages all ticket subscriptions and website materials.
Oversees over the counter and mail order ticket sales for events at various box office facilities.
Administers accounting and auditing controls over all tickets as required by internal and external auditors including all administrative aspects.
Supervises ticket control, group reservations and admissions to department events.
Responsible for the coordination, the design, layout and purchase of season tickets, ticket packages, and individual game tickets.
Prepares ticket bid specifications for submission to Procurement Office, as required, and initiates inventory control procedures to assure sufficient supply of tickets at all times.
Administers and controls cash flow from ticket sales.
Reconciles ticket office statements, verifies cash funds and supervises gathering and evaluation of statistics related to ticket sales.
Hires, trains, and supervises ticket box office personnel in selling tickets, mail order operations, telephone procedures, cash controls and accounting procedures.
Maintains accurate records of ticket sales and attendance figures for use in developing departmental reports and projections.
Responsible for evaluating, developing, and managing policies and procedures related to the operation of the ticket operations.
Assists in the development of the annual fund organization.
Assists with all fundraising events within the athletic department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision ReceivedGeneral direction from assigned supervisor.Supervision GivenGeneral supervision of support staff.Required EducationBachelors’ degree from an accredited university.Preferred EducationNone.Licenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience in ticket operations, development, or marketing and promotions in either the collegiate, professional or sports marketing field.Preferred ExperienceExperience working in a similar capacity in college athletics, professional sports, sales, or community relations. Knowledge of sports ticket sales strategies and/or a network of relationships within the UTRGV and RGV community.EquipmentUse of standard office equipment.Preferred:Experience with ticketing software.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office conditions plus attendance at various University sports events. Ability to work extended hours that are often outside of the normal business schedule such as evenings, weekends, and holidays. Occasional travel is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.OtherExcellent verbal and written communication skills; must possess the ability to work independently in a multitask environment. Ability to exhibit integrity with high ethical standards and strict adherence to NCAA , conference, university and departmental rules and regulations. Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external stakeholder groups.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date03/21/2024Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected] InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/42249Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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