Associate Athletics Director, Marketing

Essential Functions:

• 55% Marketing, Promotions and Multi-Media Operations - Oversee the Office of Marketing and Promotions. Responsible for marketing, promotions and multi-media operations including but not limited to working with ISP, creating, directing and implementing all television and radio network programming; promotion of all sports programs including game-day operations and environment; directing ZipsVision; initiating new inventory; and website management and development.
• 20% Ticket Sales and Operations - Oversee all external ticket sales programs, fan development and the Office of Ticket Operations. Responsibilities include managing and developing season and group ticket packages to sell to University and local community and supervising all ticket operations including office.
• 10% Media Relations Operations - Oversee the Office of Media Relations. Responsibilities include developing positive relationships with local, regional and national media, promotion of all sports programs on a local, regional and national level, website maintenance, game management operations (i.e. gam statistics) and production of all sports program media guides.
• 10% Sports Administration - Oversee/serve as Sport Administrator for selected programs.
• 5% Licensing of Merchandise Operations - Oversee all licensing and merchandise operations. Responsibilities include serving as the main liaison.

Additional Position Information:

Education : Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.

Experience : Requires a minimum of 4 years of full-time paid experience in sports marketing and promotions, preferably in college athletics or minor league sports. Strong organizational, communication, strategic planning, creative and guest relations skills required. Work experience with Microsoft Office software, InDesign, Photoshop and/or other related software required. Demonstrated ability in sales, marketing, customer services and/or related fields required. Position requires working nights and weekends as needed. Prior supervisory experience required.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $75,000 per year.

Application Deadline: May 27, 2026.

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The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.