Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

EXPIRED

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Intercolleg Athletics (YIA)

View Full Description

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Intercolleg Athletics (YIA)

Apply Now

Position Title

Specialist 2-Ath Mktg&Outrch

Job Title

Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Appointment Type

Professional Faculty

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Job Summary

The Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Experience. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Fan Experience, this position will create, develop, and promote events while assisting in the execution of marketing strategies through various communications. The purpose behind the position is to promote the athletic department.This position will be responsible for sport specific marketing, assist with supervision of student intern program, community and grassroots marketing, advertising (including email marketing) and play an active role with the BeaverDam student group, as well as the kid’s club programs. This position will have project/event level responsibility, which includes effectively recommending event budgets with final approval by Director of Marketing and Fan Experience. This position has the autonomy to direct student staff, including scheduling for assigned marketing events.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.FACTS:• Top 1.4% university in the world• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color• 217k+ alumni worldwide• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/aboutLocations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.Total Rewards Package:Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.• Retirement savings paid by the university.• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

30% SPORTS SPECIFIC MARKETING / STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION Provides oversight for the marketing, promotions and game day events for assigned sports (applies leadership and management for external business constituencies, half time performers, advertisers, and appropriate music and entertainment). Applies theoretical strategies and best practices to create, develop and execute marketing plans as appropriate. Works in conjunction with Beaver Creative teammates and Communication staffs to promote home events, focusing on attendance and entertainment. Generates reports (data, trend analysis, longitudinal studies) to provide feedback to the unit as it develops its comprehensive marketing strategies. Analyzes financial revenue streams related to each strategy in each sport. 25% COMMUNITY AND GRASSROOTS MARKETING Manages grass-roots campus and community promotional efforts within specified sports. Jr. Beavs Kid Club and the BeaverDam student group. Maintains the day-to-day of both programs while also making suggestions for revenue generation potentials through both programs. Builds community relationships that assist in the scheduling of entertainment (halftimes, anthems, etc.) across all sports. 20% EMAIL MARKETING AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING Works with the Ticket and Beaver Creative staff to develop and deliver all email marketing and digital advertising campaigns. Uses Adobe Creative Suite to upgrade graphic templates, as needed, to complete execution across all necessary platforms.15% SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS / INTERNS Assists with providing leadership and direction for 20-30 undergraduate students and interns as assigned. Plans, assigns, and approves work. Performs student evaluations.5% FOOTBALL ON-FIELD GAME DAY CONTACT Takes co-lead on execution of football game day promotions on the field and within the stands at all home football games. Works under the direction of Director Marketing and Fan Experience, and in conjunction with Beaver Sports Properties, to ensure that all game elements are executed. 5% MARKETING TRADE Takes co-lead on managing and maximizing all marketing trade, including but not limited to: T.V, radio, print and game day partners and entertainment. Works with Ticket and Business Office to manage these relationships and prospect future partners.

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field. Two (2) years of experience in athletic marketing/fan experiences (student work to be considered at a .5 rate). A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

Demonstrated effective communication skills. Experience in creating marketing collateral and/or concepts for an athletic department. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position requires evening and weekend work. It also requires infrequent, sporadic travel. This position has access to secure areas and expensive collateral materials (t- shirts, carnival games, technical equipment).

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position...

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P07507UF

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

12/01/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

11/09/2023

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

11/17/2023

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.For additional information please contact: Christopher Shoffner at christopher.shoffner@oregonstate.edu OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics is committed to promoting diversity and equity in all that we do. In your experience, how have you showed a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion? Give specific examples of how you have been involved with personnel, programs or other initiatives that show a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball? If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents 1. Verification of Veteran Status ONLY (do not upload any other documentation to this field)

View Less Description