Assistant Director for Athletics Marketing

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Director, Athletics Marketing. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, advertising, sport management, sports administration or another related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of experience as a full-time professional, intern, and/or post-bachelor’s degree in a fast-paced, high-profile collegiate or professional sports marketing position
Working knowledge of and an ability to design and implement complex marketing and advertising plans
Working knowledge of and an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Working knowledge of and an ability to produce excellent work (e.g., advertising copy, social media content, game production elements, script writing, and video concepts)
Working knowledge of and an ability to operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment
Demonstrates proficiency in using basic office support software (word processing, spreadsheets, and email)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of and ability to effectively supervise and manage part-time staff/interns to achieve goals and objectives
Working knowledge of and ability to produce and direct the run-of-show (game production) for athletic events or similar
Experience with and knowledge of Adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom)
Experience with and knowledge of video editing software (Premier Pro or similar software)
Experience with and knowledge of game scripting and event production
Experience with and knowledge of email marketing, website/app design and maintenance
Proven ability to develop ideas from concept to fulfillment
Demonstrated experience and a working knowledge of annual intercollegiate marketing processes, issues, considerations, and solutions at the NCAA Division I level
Ability to think critically and be decisive during times of critical need
A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards

Responsibilities

Contributing to and enhancing the marketing department’s core areas of concentration (game production, revenue generation, fan engagement, advertising) that supports the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and its sports programs.