Associate Manager, University Relations & Community Partnerships

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM . The Role:   We are looking for a   Manager, University Relations,   to join our rapidly   growing   team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As a   Manager   for our University Relations team ,   you will   be responsible for   facilitat ing   meaningful interactions between brands and students on college campuses across   North America . You will   be responsible for   developing and nurturing collaborative relationships with key campus contacts ,   and   actively contribute to the success of client projects , playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution.   Key   Responsibilities:   Develop a clear understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and program   objectives ,   identifying   how to enhance the student experience through client   work   Develop solid business relationships with key campus contacts, learning the ins-and-outs of each assigned   school   Partner with team members from   Client Services team (Boston-based) to   execute   t he needs of each client and   provide   campus-specific recommendations for marketing tactics and   activations   Assist   in managing   cli ent program execution, including but not limited to budget reconciliations, reporting metrics, and wrap reports,   identifying   learnings and future opportunities for enhancements   to ensure   client success   Serve as a liaison between   campus contacts , program lead, and/or   clients to develop and execute on-campus marketing activations that   benefit   both   parties   Manage and co ordinate   execution of   on-ca mpus client activations by overseeing event planning   logistics ,   including but not limited   to:   locations, contracts ,   invoicing,   p ermits, etc.   Track all campus learnings and activities in Salesforce by creating,   updating   and   maintaining   accurate   documentation of communications and events   Lead   daily workflow of client projects to ensure   timely , economic program   execution   P roduc e   client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative program   data   Research higher education institutions, including campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, campus contacts, etc.   serving as a resource to the broader   Next Gen   tea m   Leverage university research and trends to   assist   in new business development,   p articipate   in agency brainstorms to help develop new, creative   ways to   engage   Next Gen   consumers , etc.   Contribute to agency culture by actively   participating   in building positive internal relationships and   maintaining   enthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passion   points   Perform other duties, as   assigned   Qualifications   & Skills :   Bachelor’s   degree in marketing,   business ,   communications   or a related field   0-3   years of related work experience, ideally with exposure to events and experiential marketing   Ability to travel to events    Strong   entrepreneurial   spirit with   eagerness to   learn and grow   in a fast-paced   environment   Values and respects the importance of organization and time management   for effective   multitasking   Customer-service focus   with   outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills     C reative thinker that is willing to t hink   ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)   Self-motivated with p roven ability to think quickly and problem   solve   Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint     Knowledge of Salesforce   and Asana   a plus   Experience in higher education a plus   THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.