Director of Athletic Marketing

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Title: Director of Athletic Marketing

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:   Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Title: Director of Athletic Marketing

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:   Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 46

Retirement:    KTRS 

Contact Person: Corey Neal

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director of Athletic Marketing reports directly to the Senior Associate AD for External and is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of the EKU athletics marketing objectives through comprehensive marketing plans. This position promotes EKU’s brand by building strong campus and community awareness while applying current digital and creative trends to enhance engagement. Additionally, the Director supports game day operations to ensure a positive fan experience and contributes to the overall success of the athletics department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 3 years work related experience

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Develop, Implement and Execute Marketing Plans Create and implement marketing plans for all sports. - (Essential)
• 20% - Brand Awareness • Promote EKU's brand consistently and heavily within campus and the community - (Essential)
• 15% - Digital and Creative Content • Understand trends within the digital and creative space and apply them to EKU Athletics - (Essential)
• 10% - Game Day Operations Support • Support marketing efforts during the game day experience for all home sports - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship:  Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.