Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations

Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations

Salary

$51,000.00 - $63,804.00 Annually

Location

Southern Wake Campus

Job Type

Full-time, Annual

Job Number

07218

• DIVISION*

Student Life

• DEPARTMENT*

Athletics Department

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

60

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Position Description

Pay Grade: Manager 2

The Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations will create awareness and develop resources for the intercollegiate athletics program at Wake Technical Community College to enhance the fan and student-athlete experience.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Assist the Athletic Director with any fundraising initiatives and helps support any direct support organization (DSO) operated within the Wake Tech Community College Foundation
• Supports marketing and brand strategies to increase college-wide and community awareness of Wake Technical Community College Athletics with support from Communication and Marketing
• Creates digital content for the Wake Tech Athletics social media accounts and website including gameday graphics, articles, and interviews with coaches and student athletes in concert with Communication and Marketing
• Managing gameday staff, including live stream, scoreboard and clock operators, and statisticians, creating game programs as needed, gameday previews, in-game graphics for video board, all other sports information material, and may supervise part-time staff.
• Assists the Athletic Director and coaches with travel request and reimbursement, purchase orders, P-Card transactions and other day-to-day operations

Recording and updating stats to meet NJCAA standards and keep a record of all Wake Tech athletic team statistics for archival purposes.

Set-up and take down on- and off-campus athletic venues for home games as needed.

Assists Student Activities with Wake Tech mascot appearances as needed.

Supports the Athletic Director in support of general Athletic Department operations and initiatives including student-athlete retention, recruiting, and NJCAA compliance/eligibility.

Develops and implements a program that provides opportunities for students to serve in support of the Wake Technical Community College Athletics program

Serves as initial contact for the Athletics Department regarding scheduling, game times, venue information, and interacting with student athletes. Provides general support to coaches as needed.

May serve as an official administrator as required by the NJCAA

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of marketing and advertising program techniques

General knowledge of the best practices of intercollegiate athletics at the NJCAA, NCAA, or NAIA level

Knowledge of corporate sponsorships and agreements

Demonstrated public relations skills

Ability to work successfully with diverse populations, to plan, and to adapt to change

Ability to work with college-aged student athletes

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Intermediate skills with MS Office products

Ability to work outside of normal business hours including nights and weekends

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Two years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, recreational programs, or related work; or other relevant communications work experience

Experience creating digital content for websites, social media, and graphic design

Preferences

Experience in a communications capacity within intercollegiate athletics

Experience in fundraising or online fundraising platforms

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employees professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual employees. Click here for more information.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Exchange Notice
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• College Savings Program
• State Employees Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program
• Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

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Please describe your experience in intercollegiate athletics, recreational programs, or related work.

02

Please describe any experience you have in communications or marketing.

03

Please describe your experience creating digital content for websites, social media, and graphic design

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Do you have experience in fundraising or online fundraising platforms?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Wake Technical Community College

Address 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Phone 9198665934

Website https://www.waketech.edu/