Assistant Director Marketing/Fan Experience

University of Mississippi • University, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! The Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience will support the marketing department’s efforts for fan and student engagement initiatives at Ole Miss, working to create memorable and unique experiences, enhance program awareness & promote ticket sales opportunities.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, initiative and professionalism
• Ability and willingness to work long hours, including nights, weekends and holiday breaks
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and a willingness and ability to learn new programs
• Job contingent on a successful background check
• Bachelor's (Required)
• Relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Collegiate sports marketing experience
• Experience working with women’s basketball
• Experience working with student/fan sections

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead marketing contact for Ole Miss women’s basketball, and softball programs
• Assist with marketing efforts for Ole Miss football programs
• Oversee the administration of the Club Red student section
• Assist with oversight of the FSL relationship with athletics
• Build promotions plans for assigned sports inclusive of theme days, giveaway items and fan experience elements
• Collaborate with external and internal staff on promotions plans
• Manage marketing budgets for assigned sports
• Collaborate with Ticket Operations and OMAF on ticket sales and group outreach plans for assigned sports
• Oversee creation and execution of all advertising elements for assigned sports
• Collaborate with Ole Miss Sports Properties to create, implement and fulfill sponsorship opportunities
• Produce marketing-focused emails across assigned sports designed to drive attendance to events and generate revenue through the sale of tickets
• Serve alongside communications, creative directors and content strategists on external teams, which will develop, implement and evaluate communications and promotional plans for women’s basketball and softball.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.
• Does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level