Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience

Job no: 528395
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Athletics, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Planning/Project Management

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA05-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins
November 7, 2021; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure consideration, please upload the following with your online application:

• Current resume, which includes dates of employment and clearly highlights experience that meets the minimum required qualifications.
  
  Department Summary
  The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 250 administrative & classified employees, hosts over 600,000 spectators annually, and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.
  
  Position Summary
  The Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (Director) is responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans for the Oregon Athletics Department. This position will enhance marketing, promotional, fan experience, and sales efforts while fostering innovative and collaborative efforts to engage the students, staff, alumni, supporters, and prospective fans. The Director will develop and grow campus partnerships with an emphasis on reaching the student population. The Director will also oversee and serve as the primary point of contact for Allen Hall Advertising and The Pit Crew student groups. This work will require the Director to sometimes work outside of regular office hours during athletic events, including some work on evenings and weekends based on the game and events schedule.
  
  The Director will report directly to the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience and oversee the Marketing Assistant and student interns.
  
  This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Oregon Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, Pac-12 conference, and the NCAA
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Public Relations, or Sports Management
  
• Three years of experience within an intercollegiate athletics department or professional sports organization
  
• One year of supervisory experience
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and other related software
  
• Solid administrative skills and the ability to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve department goals.
  
• Ability to strategize, prioritize and multi-task to meet goals and deadlines.
  
• Strong organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, editing, and content creation skills.
  
• High motivation with a capacity for hard work within the context of an intensely goal-oriented environment.
  
• Ability to manage a set budget as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Master's degree in marketing or related field.
  
• 4+ years of experience in athletic marketing and promotions environment at the Division I level.
  
• Ability to interact comfortably with those individuals and constituency groups (student-athletes, alumni, coaches, parents, etc) crucial to the advancement of the University of Oregon Department Of Athletics.
  
• Candidates with experience serving the needs of diverse populations are strongly desired.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528395/director-of-marketing-and-fan-experience
  
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