Assistant Director for Athletics Marketing

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. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director, Athletics Marketing is responsible for 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.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Produce excellent work (e.g., advertising copy, social media content, game production elements, script writing, and video concepts).
• 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;

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. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director, Athletics Marketing is responsible for 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.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Produce excellent work (e.g., advertising copy, social media content, game production elements, script writing, and video concepts).
• 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;

Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of and ability to:

  • Effectively supervise and manage part-time staff/interns to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Produce and direct the run-of-show (game production) for athletic events or similar.

• Experience with and knowledge of:

  • Adobe software (Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom)
  • Video editing software (Premier Pro or similar software)
  • Game scripting and event production;
  • 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.

Application Process: Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “ Athletic Marketing ” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu

About Iowa:

• Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
• Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
• Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Marketing Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A
• Starting Salary Minimum: $47,380
• Starting Salary Maximum: $53,200

Contact Information

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
• Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu

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