Account Coordinator, Partnership Accounts - Partnership Marketing

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a Coordinator to provide essential administrative, project management, and activation support for corporate partnership accounts across the Florida Gators Athletic programs. Reporting to the Account Manager/Director, this role focuses on the day-to-day administrative execution of partnership programs and helping to deliver a strong partner experience.

The Account Coordinator assists with client relationships, coordinates partnership activations, and collaborates across internal departments to support partner objectives and Florida Gators Athletics' revenue goals. This role embraces a hospitality-first approach while contributing to the continued growth and success of Gator Nation.

This position requires the incumbent to be familiar with integrated sponsorship platforms, including in-venue advertising, digital media, social media, hospitality, experimental marketing, and premium experiences; have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area of specialization*
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn Digideck, SponsorUnited, Blinkfire, CRM platforms, and large language models (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in partnership marketing, sponsorship activation, account management, client services, or sports marketing (relevant internships apply)
• Experience supporting administrative functions or project coordination
• Experience or interest in collegiate athletics, professional sports, media, agencies, or multi-property sponsorship organizations

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), tuition assistance, athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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