Assistant Director Of Marketing

Marketing Coordinator for Gopher Athletics

Develop, direct, coordinate, and execute strategic marketing plans for Gopher Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Wrestling. Work with the coaches, support staff, and administration for sports to ensure their stories are being communicated to stakeholders and their events are attended by the greatest amount of people possible while turning those events into revenue-generating opportunities for the University of Minnesota Athletic Department. Increase attendance and revenue at/from Gopher sporting events by positioning tickets for sale and leveraging relationships with season ticket holders, targeted groups and other interested parties. Entertain fans at games and provide them with an all-around positive customer experience to encourage retention and future revenue generation. Evaluate, nurture, and perpetuate the Gopher Sports brand in a way that's congruent with the University of Minnesota. Commit to adhering to all rules and regulations of the Department, the University, the Big Ten Conference, and the NCAA. Assist in advancing the department's mission, vision, and strategic plan including its commitment to equity and diversity by demonstrating an ability to effectively communicate and create content that exhibits cultural competency and by designing marketing plans for outreach to diverse communities.

Qualifications Required: BA/BS degree (in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Art or related field, preferred) AND 4 years of experience -OR- MA/MS degree and 2 years of experience Preferred: Experience with NCAA Division 1 athletic programs or professional sport experience.

Pay Range: $52,000.00 - $53,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience

The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities, low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, disability and employer-paid life insurance, employee wellbeing program, excellent retirement plans with employer contribution, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity, financial counseling services, employee assistance program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost, and employee transit pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.