Assistant Director OF Marketing

Posted: 24-Jul-26 Location: Akron, Ohio Type: Full-time Categories Sales/Marketing/Sponsorship Sector Collegiate Sports Preferred Education 4 Year Degree Internal Number: JR103073 Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing The University of Akron Akron, OH 44325 Job Duties: Manage athletics marketing and promotions with a focus on ticket sales by creating and executing strategic marketing plans. Reports directly to the Assoc AD for Marketing. Manages the creation and execution of strategic marketing plans, ticketing collateral and communication, advanced promotions schedules, community outreach and appearances (75%). Manages game-day scripts and timelines for the 18-sport Division 1 FBS intercollegiate athletics department, with primary focus on football, basketball and soccer. Serves as liaison with the department's advertising agency, media buyer, university marketing and the student fan organization and the band (15%). Works closely with outsourced staff to fulfill sponsorship inventory for Peak Sports (10%). Additional Position Information: Required Qualifications: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Requires a minimum of 2 years experience in managing sports marketing and promotions, preferably marketing experience in college athletics or minor league sports. Strong organizational, communication, strategic-planning, creative and customer relations skills required. Work experience with Microsoft Office software, InDesign, Photoshop and/or other related software required. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability in sales, marketing, customer service and/or related fields preferred. Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. Application Deadline: August 5, 2026. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if Applicable) For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Natasha Kuzmina Email: View email address on click.appcast.io ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About University Of Akron The University of Akron is the region’s most influential public research university, contributing to the resurgence of the local economy, providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines, and known for an innovative approach to higher education. With nearly 26,000 students and more than 300 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and law degree programs, UA offers career-focused and experiential learning that defines the polytechnic approach to education. UA brings together diverse disciplines in ways that provide students with life-long skills, internships and co-ops, opportunities for academic research, study abroad, on-campus student employment and service projects designed for diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and online students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom. Connections working at University of Akron #J-18808-Ljbffr