Job Description
Job Description
The University of Indianapolis is seeking a creative and driven professional to serve as Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Promotions. This role is responsible for creating and executing marketing initiatives that drive attendance, enhance the game day experience, elevate the UIndy Athletics brand, and engage students, alumni, and the broader Indianapolis community. This position plays a key role in the external operations unit, with a direct focus on fan engagement and promotional strategy across 23 NCAA Division II sports.
Experience
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a collegiate or professional sports environment, preferably in a marketing, promotions, ticketing, or external operations role.
Strong understanding of marketing, tickets, and promotions strategies.
Experience supervising staff, including student interns or student workers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position will oversee marketing and promotions and supervise graduate assistant, student intern, and student worker roles.
Essential Functions
Develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans for UIndy Athletics with an emphasis on fan engagement, attendance growth, and brand visibility.
Produce and direct all-game day scripts and in-game presentations for home athletic events, including music, video content, PA reads, and fan interactions.
Plan and implement single-game promotions and themed events to enhance the in-venue experience and drive ticket sales.
Coordinate and manage all in-game fan activations, contests, and special recognitions.
Collaborate with campus partners to promote student, faculty, and staff attendance.
Serve as the primary liaison for spirit squads and mascots, including scheduling appearances and coordinating spirit initiatives.
Work closely with the Greyhound Club and Corporate Partnership teams to fulfill sponsorship deliverables and integrate promotional assets.
Drive community engagement strategies.
Oversee marketing interns and student workers, providing mentorship and hands-on experience in athletics marketing operations.
Support social media and digital content strategies to promote events and engage with fans before, during, and after competitions.
Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.
Company Description
Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!
The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Discount
Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
Employee Discounts & Services
Free Parking
Onsite Health & Wellness Center
For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.
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