Assistant Director of Marketing, Athletics
Location
Spokane, WA | United States
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Posting Details
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Position Title Assistant Director of Marketing, Athletics
Posting Number S2202P
Department Athletics External Operations
Work Schedule Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Incumbent may work non-standard hours as needed.
Employment Status Regular
Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date Hours per Week 40
Months per Year 12
Job Purpose Assistant Director of Marketing will be responsible for development and execution of marketing plans. The Assistant Director will work closely with coaches, support staff, and student-athletes to increase awareness, attendance, and ticket sales.
Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 54465
Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 54465
Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 64076
Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 73688
Essential Functions
Essential Function Category Title Marketing and Game Presentation
% of time for section 40
Function Details - Develop and execute marketing plans for assigned sports to drive brand awareness, attendance, and ticket sales
- Plan, direct, and evaluate game presentation including but not limited to scripts, promotions, and recognitions
- Work with Creative Services in execution of promotional materials and in-game content
- Work with Gonzaga Sports Properties on sponsorship planning and fulfillment
- Assist in development and execution of department advertising and promotion plans
Essential Function Category Title Program Management
% of time for section 35
Function Details - Oversee Gonzaga Athletics marketing programs such as: Marketing Internship, mascot, Jr Zag Club, and student rewards
- Responsible for recruiting, training, and supervising Marketing Interns
- Responsible for recruiting, training, supervising mascots
- Coordinate Jr Zag Club memberships to increase memberships and engagement
- Manage student rewards program aimed at increasing student attendance and engagement
Essential Function Category Title Creative and Social Media
% of time for section 15
Function Details - Participate in creation and proliferation of social media strategy for the athletic department
- Assist in management of Gonzaga Athletic social media sites
- Assist Creative Services in the execution of photo and video shoots
Essential Function Category Title NCAA Compliance
% of time for section 5
Function Details - Employees of Gonzaga University's Athletic Department must comply with all NCAA rules and regulations, and acknowledge this compliance as part of an evaluation process.
Other Functions
Other Functions - Assist other members of the Athletic department during peak periods and with special workload projects.
- Incumbent may represent the department on University-wide committees or projects as assigned and approved by the supervisor.
- Ability to travel when needed
University Competencies
University Work Values Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice • Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes
Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership • Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga's mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community
Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity • Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another's continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential
Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness • Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology • Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life
Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability • Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards
Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Certifications and/or Licensures required NA
Knowledge Required Specialist Knowledge in field
Years Experience Required 1-2.99 years
Minimum Qualifications - Two (2) years of marketing and promotions experience, or six (6) years if substituting for education requirement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent public relations and promotional skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate and work well with others
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed for various Athletic functions and events
- Adobe Creative Suite experience
Desired Qualifications - Masters Degree in Business, Sports Administration, Communications, or related field
- Two (2) years of marketing and promotions experience within Athletics
- Division I football or basketball game management experience
- Higher Education experience
Physical / Environmental Qualifications - Ability to remain stationary for 70% of the time
- Ability to prep for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions
- Wrist and hand movement related to computer work
- Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach
- Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 01/19/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins On 01/24/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
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