Assistant Manager - Athletics Marketing

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Job Title

Assistant Manager - Athletics Marketing

Agency

Texas A&M University

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Job Title

Assistant Manager - Athletics Marketing

Agency

Texas A&M University

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Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens ourcorevalueswhich are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Home of the 12th Man is the pinnacle in opportunities realized through sport: championships won, diplomas earned, leaders equipped and launched to impact the world. Texas A&M Athletics' mission is to create opportunities through championship athletics. We are proud members of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 student athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in20 varsity sports.

What we want

The Assistant Manager, under direction, performs managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of a business function, division, or department.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors: Nights, weekends and holidays are required to complete assigned duties. May require at times, light lifting, standing at length and other physical activities both indoor and outdoor. Employee will supervise 20-25 Student Assistants.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Four years of marketing/promotions experience in a sports related/customer service environment

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Goal & task oriented with strong customer relations, problem solving, and communications skills

Preferred Experience:

• Master's Degree

• 4 Year in a sports related field or customer service

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Creative and self-motivated to accomplish tasks assigned

Responsibilities:

• 12th Man Rewards Program - Lead facilitator of the 12th Man Rewards program that rewards fans for their attendance at home Athletics events across all sports and engagement with the Aggies.

• Marketing & Advertising Initiatives - Develops and establishes priorities for achieving goals with respective sport 365 meetings and discussions related to Marketing in support of our student-athletes and coaches. Responsible for planning and implementing marketing initiatives to increase attendance at assigned sports (i.e. track & field, women's tennis, men's tennis, etc.) while working closely and communicating effectively with coaches and staff. Evaluates existing marketing strategies and provides input into improving overall effectiveness of those strategies.

• Youth & Community Engagement - Responsible for marketing and implementing the Junior Aggie Club (JAC, Kids' Club) program to solicit new members, create programming throughout the academic year, and work with the respective athletics marketing administrator to include JAC activities in their marketing plans for the season(s). Additionally represent A&M Athletics at select community outreach events.

• Promotions & Sponsorship Activation - Create, direct and enhance in-game promotions to maximize the fan experience. Work with A&M Sports Properties (corporate partnership rights holder) to implement sponsored inventory as it relates to assigned sports and maximize engagement on sold promotions. Assist fellow marketing team members with promotions for their assigned sports.

• Student Development - Assist in managing and mentoring 20-25 student marketing team employees. Assist with hiring throughout the year and providing performance feedback at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

• Compliance - Maintains continual and thorough familiarity with all applicable NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations. Establishes and ensures communication and enforcement of rules and regulations for all staff members and student workers supervised.

• Project & Event Management - Appropriately manages time and budget to meet project goals by deadline. Manages gameday/event staff to maximize efficiencies and collaborate with personnel as needed.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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