Assistant Director for Marketing, Community & Student Engagement

EXPIRED

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA03-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA03-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

July 2, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees, hosts over 600,000 spectators annually, and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Marketing, Community Outreach & Student Engagement exercises independent, professional judgment beyond proscribed routine policies and procedures to carry out their responsibilities for the development, coordination, and implementation of marketing initiatives to increase community and student attendance along with engagement at all UO athletic events. This position will oversee the recruitment and management of the Pit Crew Student Organization and Junior Duck Club kids’ program.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience working in the areas of marketing or community relations.

Professional Competencies

• Entrepreneurial, communicative, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Solid administrative skills and the ability to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve department goals.
• Ability to strategize, prioritize, and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines.
• High motivation with a capacity for hard work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within college athletics.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator.
• Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.
• Knowledge of Eugene and the surrounding community or the University of Oregon campus.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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