Executive Associate Athletic Director for Marketing
Department: Stanford Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER)
Location: Stanford, CA (On-site)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Job Code: 4144
Salary Range: $360,000 - $448,000
Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 137 NCAA championship titles, won the Women’s Capital One Cup four of the last five years, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup 26 times. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.
Position Summary
Stanford University is seeking an experienced, innovative storyteller to serve as Executive Associate Athletic Director for Marketing (Exec Assoc AD) for the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER). This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for defining and executing a brand vision that cultivates a deeper emotional connection to Stanford athletics, resulting in increased attendance, higher fan engagement, stronger donor affinity, and a larger Cardinal fanbase.
Reporting directly to the COO, the Exec Assoc AD will be a key cross-functional partner tasked with strengthening and growing diverse audiences. Working collaboratively, this proactive and data-driven leader must translate the unique academic and athletic excellence of Stanford into compelling narratives that resonate locally, nationally, and globally.
The Exec Assoc AD will be tasked with aggressively acquiring new audiences while stewarding the holistic development and experience of student-athletes. This creative marketing leader will embrace high expectations for themselves and others. They will bring a data-driven approach, bias for action, and strong results orientation.
The Exec Assoc AD will empower and directly manage seven direct reports. This leader will oversee DAPER’s internal and external communications, External Relations, Fan Engagement, Digital Media, Brand, and both the Band and Cheer directors.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the Marketing and Storytelling Vision
Fan and Community Engagement
High-Performing Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management and Partnerships
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
DAPER’s Integrity:
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
Why Stanford is for you:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
The expected pay range for this position is $360,000 - $448,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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