Marketing Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year

2026-2027

Position Title

Marketing Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification Title

Community Relations Assistant

Department

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Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year

2026-2027

Position Title

Marketing Assistant, Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification Title

Community Relations Assistant

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Number

P260146

Posting Link

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postin...

Employer

State

Bargaining Unit

08

Position Type

UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term

Term

Salary Grade

SL1

Posting Detail Information

| Position Summary |
The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement with the marketing efforts, digital strategy and content creation across all platforms for select sports. The incumbent will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of comprehensive marketing campaigns and promotional efforts.

  • Concentrating on increasing attendance at athletic events, revenue generation (ticket sales, corporate sponsorship activation, merchandise sales, etc.), and increasing the overall brand footprint of Bulls Athletics.

• Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement, work collaboratively within the External Operations team, including athletic communications, marketing & ticket sales, Learfield, and broadcast production staff to enhance the Bulls Athletics brand.

• Work closely with campus partners on projects throughout the year.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About the University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. | | Minimum Qualifications |
- Demonstrate experience developing and executing marketing plans, promotional campaigns, and fan engagement initiatives designed to increase attendance, revenue, and brand awareness. - Experience managing game day operations, including in-venue promotions, entertainment elements, sponsorship activations, and overall fan experience strategy. - Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with internal departments, external partners, and vendors. - Experience utilizing digital marketing platforms, social media, email marketing, ticketing systems, and analytics tools to drive fan engagement and measure campaign effectiveness. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling marketing materials, presentations, promotional messaging, and fan-facing communications. - Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required for athletic events and department initiatives.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sports management, business, or a related field.

| | Our University Community | | | Prodig+ | No | | Executive Position | No | | Physical Demands | | | Driving Requirements | This position does not drive a university owned vehicle | | Salary Range | $45,378 | | Additional Salary Information | | | Job Type | Full-Time | | Campus | North Campus | | Posting Alerts | | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Additional Information | | | Is a background check required for this posting? | Yes | | Background Check Notification | For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment. |

Contact Information

| Contact's Name | Heather Cooper | | Contact's Pronouns | She/Her/Hers | | Contact's Title | Associate Athletic Director for Human Resources | | Contact's Email | hrgibbs@buffalo.edu | | Contact's Phone | 716-645-3842 |

Posting Dates

| Posted | 07/08/2026 | | Deadline for Internal Applicants | 07/22/2026 | | Deadline for External Applicants | 08/06/2026 | | Date to be filled | 08/10/2026 |

References

| Number of References Required | 3 | | Reference Cutoff Date | | | Instructions to Applicant | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.

   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation

2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other

3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents

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