Arizona State Sun Devils
Senior Manager, Partnership Activation - Sun Devil Athletics
Arizona State Sun Devils - Manager
Tempe · AZ
Sponsorship Services/Activation · Corporate Partnerships · Corporate Sponsorship Sales
$65,000 / year
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End Date: May 8, 2026 (3 days left to apply)
Job Profile: Athletics Operations Manager 2
Job Family: Athletics Operations
Time Type: Full time
Max Pay – Depends on experience: $65,000.00 USD Annual
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BACHELOR'S degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary:
Directs operational budget development and maintenance, and monitoring compliance and athlete eligibility for an intercollegiate athletics program to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the program.
Job Description:
- The Senior Manager, Partnership Activation will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution of marketing assets, and day-to-day management of assigned partnership account for Sun Devil Athletics.
- The Senior Manager, Partnership Activation acts as the liaison between partners and/or their agencies and internal departments of Sun Devil Athletics and Arizona State University.
- This position reports to the Director, Partnership Activation. Adheres to NCAA and rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the university and the Arizona Board of Regents.
Position Salary Range:
- $65,000
Essential Duties:
- Manage a portfolio of accounts with ongoing communication, planning of each account’s overall activation strategy, and execution of marketing assets
- Collaborate with sales colleagues to ensure a full understanding of partner marketing objectives and strategic priorities
- Coordinate the fulfillment of partner marketing assets with other Sun Devil Athletics and Arizona State University departments
- Conduct regular status meetings or calls with each account to provide detailed proof of performance reports and continually evaluate the effectiveness of the partnership
- Provide hospitality to partners and their guests at athletic events and department events
- Track expenses and manage budgets relating to the execution of accounts
- Take an active role in account renewals
- Maintain and update client service related elements within CRM systems
- Oversee the department’s internship program
- Serve as the department’s primary contact to the Sun Devil Athletics’ digital team for the
- scheduling and execution of all partner social media, email and other digital assets
- Other duties as assigned.
- Travel as required
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Marketing or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in a partnership role in collegiate athletics or professional sports
- Ability to prioritize workload, manage time and projects, and demonstrate flexibility
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both written and orally, and with persons at multiple levels
- Computer proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel as required (typically 1-3 trips per year)
Working Environment:
- Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
- Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
- Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
- Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
- Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
Department Statement:
The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the Big 12 conference.
The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.
The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.
Driving Requirement:
This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Location: Campus: Tempe
Funding: No Federal Funding
