Manager and Sponsorship Account Executive

Manager and Sponsorship Account Executive

Posting Category:E

About UIS: Located in the state capital the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at .

Application deadline: 10/16/2026

Minimum Starting Salary: $70000 bonus structure

Summary:
The Manager and Sponsorship Account Executive is responsible NPR Illinois budget and funding portfolio acting as NPRs revenue strategist and manager. The MSAE will be the primary executive securing funding from businesses foundations and individuals to support the public journalism of NPR Illinois and the Illinois Public Radio Network through sponsorships and acknowledgments in digital broadcast and print media. This position engages with area businesses for the purpose of securing sponsorship and advertisement revenue. The position will also oversee all annual giving and non-gift business revenue.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Administration or a related field
2. Minimum of three years sales experience

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Masters degree in Marketing Business Administration or a related field
2. One (1) year of previous public radio underwriting experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Ability to communicate persuasively to groups and individuals
Ability to organize manage multiple assignments and be self-directed in leading oneself staff and volunteers to actively solicit funds from businesses nonprofits foundations and other prospects
Possess a valid drivers license
Punctuality
Possess a developed writing style that results in effective acknowledgments (ads)
Experience in using social/digital media to secure revenue
Proficiency in computer skills including word processing spreadsheets and proprietary account management software (WideOrbit/Blackbaud). Ability to work with a variety of Windows-based software programs to create presentations.
Ability to lift 25 pounds on occasion
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor files and information
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or government regulations
Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
Knowledge of regional market including decision makers events and key accounts
Ability to operate broadcast equipment with an emphasis on digital audio production
Ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and work with spreadsheets and account for cash and trade according to GAP

Physical Demands:

Working Conditions:

Travel Requirements:
70% This position will require several hours a day traveling the region and attending meetings. This position also requires daily time at the computer. Other demands include climbing stairs negotiating prevailing weather conditions while traveling and periods of standing.

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence equity and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health Dental Vision Life Insurance a Retirement Plan Paid time Off and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security and instead is covered by the State University Retirement System.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at or call .

***Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.***

Required Experience:

Manager