Assistant - Marketing/Promotions (Part-Time, Variable Hour)

EXPIRED

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University as a part-time Marketing/Promotions Assistant and make an impact by helping create and execute innovative marketing strategies for university athletics. Working under the guidance of the Director of Marketing and Promotions, you’ll collaborate with a creative team to develop engaging content for external campaigns, social media, and on-campus promotions. From crafting eye-catching billboards and social media posts to designing memorable promotional items, your creativity will drive visibility and excitement for UVU sports.

This role also provides an opportunity to mentor and coach student staff and interns, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment. Additionally, you’ll contribute to a community outreach program aimed at boosting attendance and engagement at athletic events. If you’re passionate about marketing, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for the campus and community, this role is the perfect fit to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to UVU’s athletic programs.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Analyzes marketing and promotional needs of the Athletics Department as well as coordinates marketing and promotional plans, ideas, and activites for all university sports.
• Develops innovative ideas, concepts, and approaches for athletics marketing and promotions. Initiates specific strategies, including projected goals and objectives.
• Evaluates all marketing and promotional activities and efforts, seeking ways to improve performance and increase productiviity.
• Promotes general, group, and community ticket sales for all university sports programs.
• Creates and develops printed promotional and advertising material. Writes scripts for pre-game, in-game, and post-game promotions.
• Assists in developing the campus and community marketing, advertising, and promotion of the university's Athletics programs. Assists in the fulfillment of corporate parnerships as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Promotions.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University as a part-time Marketing/Promotions Assistant and make an impact by helping create and execute innovative marketing strategies for university athletics. Working under the guidance of the Director of Marketing and Promotions, you’ll collaborate with a creative team to develop engaging content for external campaigns, social media, and on-campus promotions. From crafting eye-catching billboards and social media posts to designing memorable promotional items, your creativity will drive visibility and excitement for UVU sports.

This role also provides an opportunity to mentor and coach student staff and interns, fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment. Additionally, you’ll contribute to a community outreach program aimed at boosting attendance and engagement at athletic events. If you’re passionate about marketing, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for the campus and community, this role is the perfect fit to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to UVU’s athletic programs.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Analyzes marketing and promotional needs of the Athletics Department as well as coordinates marketing and promotional plans, ideas, and activites for all university sports.
• Develops innovative ideas, concepts, and approaches for athletics marketing and promotions. Initiates specific strategies, including projected goals and objectives.
• Evaluates all marketing and promotional activities and efforts, seeking ways to improve performance and increase productiviity.
• Promotes general, group, and community ticket sales for all university sports programs.
• Creates and develops printed promotional and advertising material. Writes scripts for pre-game, in-game, and post-game promotions.
• Assists in developing the campus and community marketing, advertising, and promotion of the university's Athletics programs. Assists in the fulfillment of corporate parnerships as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Promotions.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

High school diploma or GED plus six months to one year of related experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous athletic sales and/or marketing experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I sports, including rules and regulations for said sports.
• Knowledge of general marketing practices.

Skills - Skills in developing fund-raising, advertising, and marketing promotions. - Skills in marketing, communication, management, and budgeting. - Skills in computers and computer software applications. - Responsible, reliable, interpersonal, organized, and competent. - Preferred skills in photography, photo editing, videography, video editing, Adobe Suite, social media management, and sports writing.

Abilities - Ability to manage program budgets as assigned. - Ability to help supervise and train student staff, interns, and work study students in the athletic marketing group. - Ability to work effectively in public settings. - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals. - Ability to direct and supervise assigned sports programs. - Ability to plan, organize, and problem-solve. - Ability to work with minimal supervision. - Ability to work under pressure. - Ability to work in fast-paced environments with short deadlines. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Ability to take constructive feedback from supervisor. - Ability to bring creative ideas to the table.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.