Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing

Job Summary:

Manage athletics marketing and promotions with a focus on ticket sales by creating and executing strategic marketing plans. Reports directly to the Assoc AD for Marketing.

Essential Functions:

75%Manage the creation and execution of strategic marketing plans ticketing collateral and communication advanced promotions schedules community outreach and game-day scripts and timelines for the 18-sport Division 1 FBS intercollegiate athletics department with primary focus on football basketball and soccer.

15%Serve as liaison with the departments advertising agency media buyer university marketing and the student fan organization and the band.

10%Work closely with outsourced staff to fulfill sponsorship inventory for Peak Sports.

Education:

Requires a relevant Bachelors Degree.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in managing sports marketing and promotions preferably marketing experience in college athletics or minor league organizational communication strategic-planning creative and customer relations skills experience with Microsoft Office software InDesign Photoshop and/or other related software ability in sales marketing customer service and/or related fields preferred.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline: For fullest consideration apply by September 10 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

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