First Section
At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
First Section
At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
Apply NowOur diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a
PPO
Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through
VSP
, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial,
TIAA
403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (
STA
) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Assistant Athletic Director - Marketing & Creative Services
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Athletics External Operations
Regular
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In collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletic Director – External Operations, this position manages the daily operations and functions of the departments’ Marketing and Creative Services areas. This position provides leadership on matters related to the functional areas of responsibility to meet the needs of the department. Position ensures alignment with department’s strategic business plan and guides vision and strategy for the area in order to achieve Athletic Department objectives and to move Gonzaga University’s mission forward.
Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
72030
Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
72030
Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
84741
Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)
97452
Essential Functions
| Essential Function Category Title | Marketing |
| % of time for section | 35 |
| Function Details |
- Oversee the marketing efforts of the Athletic Department, positively promoting its student-athletes, coaches, programs, and the department as a whole through multiple mediums including print, digital, social media, live events and game-day atmosphere.
- Create game day atmosphere to encourage fan attendance, including but not limited to promotional materials, in-game promotions and entertainment, sponsorship fulfillment, scripting, honors and recognitions.
- Assist with gozags.com website, including the marketing and promotional portions of the website.
- Collaborate on the marketing of revenue generating items such as ticket sales, development solicitations, licensed products, sponsorship activations and other opportunities for the Athletic Department.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Marketing to maximize the use of student interns at all Gonzaga athletic contests and events.
- Oversee the spirit programs (Band, Cheer, and Mascot) including scheduling of appearances at games, University events, and outside events.
- Serve as a liaison to the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership related to student engagement and attendance at Athletic events.
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| Essential Function Category Title | Creative Services |
| % of time for section | 30 |
| Function Details |
- Oversee all phases of the production of creative video including conceptualization, scripting, planning, lighting, photographing, sound recording, editing, and graphics creation, authoring, and producing.
- Oversee creative design concepts that effectively communicate and elevate the Gonzaga Athletics brand. Maintain visual identity and brand continuity in both print and digital environments. Content created and executed will include, but not be limited to still graphics, motion graphics, print materials, and large format graphics using the Adobe software creative suite.
- Oversee social media, including strategy and implementation on all Athletic Department social media sites.
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| Essential Function Category Title | Supervision |
| % of time for section | 25 |
| Function Details |
Team and Operational Effectiveness:
Develop and Support Inclusive Environments:
| 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.
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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.
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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 |
| Certifications and/or Licensures required |
NA
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| Knowledge Required | Expert in field |
| Years Experience Required | 5-7.99 years |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in marketing & promotions or other related field.
- At least one (1) year of demonstrated supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse university, community and athletic department environment cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships.
- Ability to be detail oriented in a high stress, fast–paced environment.
- Energetic and motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work within a competitive and collaborative environment and meet critical project deadlines.
- Ability to solve problems, make decisions, multi-task and prioritize ongoing and new projects successfully.
- Excellent administrative, organizational, time management, computer application, communication and personnel management skills/
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed, for various Athletic functions and events.
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| Desired Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree
- Experience working in an athletic setting.
- Full-time experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.
- Full-time experience with direct marketing & promotions responsibility of D-I football and/or basketball.
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| Physical / Environmental Qualifications |
- Weekend and evening work is required.
- Work is discharged in an office environment as well as an event environment.
- Remain in stationary position 50% of the time.
- Wrist and hand movement related to computer work.
- Stand, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, carry, reach, sit and other movements.
- Ability to be mobile campus/community wide for appropriate business needs.
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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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| Clery Statement |
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.
A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery. A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105. |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
* Do you have at least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in marketing & promotions or other related field?
* Do you have at least one (1) year of demonstrated supervisory experience?
* Please describe why do you believe it is important to embrace diversity and support inclusion efforts in this role.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter
Person | Role |
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Devon Thomas |
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/External Operations |
Chris Johnson |
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Revenue Generation |
Sam MacDonald |
Director of Trademark and Licensing |
Person | Role |
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Barrett Henderson |
Assistant Athletic Director/Communications |
Person | Role |
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Kyle Hoob |
Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Creative Services |
Matt Villareal |
Creative Director - Basketball Recruiting |
Taylor Lane |
Creative Director - Video |
Karina Maciel |
Assistant Director - Marketing |
Person | Role |
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Chris Johnson |
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Revenue Generation |
Devon Thomas |
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/External Operations |
Sam MacDonald |
Director of Trademark and Licensing |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Barrett Henderson |
Assistant Athletic Director/Communications |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Martin Northcroft |
Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Creative Services |
Matt Villareal |
Creative Director - Basketball Recruiting |
Taylor Lane |
Creative Director - Video |
Person | Role |
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Chris Johnson |
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Revenue Generation |
Devon Thomas |
Sr. Associate AD/ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/ External Operations |
Sam MacDonald |
Director of Trademark and Licensing |
Person | Role |
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Barrett Henderson |
Assistant Athletic Director/Communications |
Person | Role |
---|---|
Martin Northcroft |
Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Creative Services |
Matt Villareal |
Creative Director - Basketball Recruiting |
Taylor Lane |
Creative Director - Video |
Jason Long |
Assistant Director |
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