Assistant Athletics Director- Ticket Operations (On-site)

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Dec 19, 2024
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We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Department Information The Georgia Tech Athletic Associate (GTAA) sponsors varsity intercollegiate athletics competition in 17 NCAA Division I sports for the Georgia Institute of Technology. We are a proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Steeped in history and success while embracing strategic innovation, our programs compete at the highest level and strive for national championships. Tech fans are passionate about their support of their beloved Yellow Jackets and cherish the many traditions involved with the program. Job Summary Provide service to customers for tickets to Georgia Tech athletic events to include operation of automated ticketing systems, responding to customer inquiries, maintaining associated records, coordinating ticketed admissions, managing secondary marketing efforts and overseeing overall sales and revenue strategy for all ticketed sports. Responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a regular basis with: Senior athletic staff, unit management and staff, campus partners, vendors, and customersThis position typically will advise and counsel: Staff, customers, and students This position will supervise: Assigned staff Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Manage ticket sales and related Tech Fund for all ticketed sports, and the day-to-day operation of all aspects of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association ticket office, including staffing and operating budgets. Manage ticketing for all Georgia Tech ticketed sports including home, away, post-season, and neutral site games. Job Duty 2 - Create and deliver regular sales and retention training programs for ticket office staff. Create accurate sales reports and related analytics for decision making purposes. Job Duty 3 - Manage ticketing relationship with external 3rd party ticket/revenue vendor. Job Duty 4 - Administer contracts with ticket platform as well as other related operational partners. Job Duty 5 - Assist in the development and execution of action plans for revenue-generating fan experience partnerships. Job Duty 6 - Work with Institute constituents for Homecoming, Family Weekend, Commencement, and other key campus events. Job Duty 7 - Implement and manage strategic plan, integration of sales staff, annual fund, and ticket operation teams. Job Duty 8 - Plan and implement ticket broker plan. Negotiate and oversee contracts with ticket service providers and other third party vendors/partners. Job Duty 9 - Plan and implement secondary marketing plan driving revenue lift. Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Required Experience Eight to ten years of job related experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Experience using Paciolan ticketing software. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities SKILLS This job requires working knowledge of box office operations, related customer service and sales. Knowledge of ticketing software and office related computer applications is required. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. 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More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual \| University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position has financial responsibilities. No, this position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position may require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Job Grade: A11 Location: On-site- Atlanta, GA 30332 Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background screening, including a credit check due to the financial responsibilities of the position. Please visit Georgia Tech's Pre-Employment Screening Policy for more information.