Associate Athletics Director, Marketing

The University of Akron•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the Office of Marketing and Promotions, including marketing, promotions, and multi-media operations. It also oversees external ticket sales programs, fan development, and the Office of Ticket Operations. Additionally, it manages the Office of Media Relations, selected sports programs as a Sport Administrator, and all licensing and merchandise operations.

Requirements

Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Requires a minimum of 4 years of full-time paid experience in sports marketing and promotions, preferably in college athletics or minor league sports.
Strong organizational, communication, strategic planning, creative and guest relations skills required.
Work experience with Microsoft Office software, InDesign, Photoshop and/or other related software required.
Demonstrated ability in sales, marketing, customer services and/or related fields required.
Prior supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Office of Marketing and Promotions, including marketing, promotions, and multi-media operations.
Work with ISP, create, direct, and implement all television and radio network programming.
Promote all sports programs, including game-day operations and environment.
Direct ZipsVision.
Initiate new inventory.
Manage website development and maintenance.
Oversee all external ticket sales programs, fan development, and the Office of Ticket Operations.
Manage and develop season and group ticket packages.
Supervise all ticket operations.
Oversee the Office of Media Relations.
Develop positive relationships with local, regional, and national media.
Promote all sports programs on a local, regional, and national level.
Manage game statistics and production of all sports program media guides.
Oversee/serve as Sport Administrator for selected programs.
Oversee all licensing and merchandise operations.
Serve as the main liaison for licensing and merchandise operations.