Position Title:

Athletics Marketing Manager

Position Type:

Full time

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Position Title:

Athletics Marketing Manager

Position Type:

Full time

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Location:

Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center (KLARC)

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University is seeking an Athletics Marketing Manager who will creatively promote Bucknell Athletics’ 27 teams and 750-plus student-athletes. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation & Strategic Advancement, this position will strategically utilize communication, marketing and fan engagement experiences to support the department’s overall fundraising and ticketing goals.

Job Duties:

Essential Functions: 

Develop and Oversee Digital Campaigns

• Manage the department’s social media strategy and implementation with a keen focus on the timing and execution of initiatives

• Collaborate with the department’s Graphic Designer and External team to continually elevate the Bucknell Athletics brand through video, photography, and social media

• Manage digital assets and measure effectiveness of digital initiatives using analytics

• Travel to select men’s and women’s basketball, football, and postseason competitions to highlight the success of Bison student-athletes

Fan Engagement

• Support the development and implementation of initiatives to increase fan and student attendance and engagement at athletic events; specifically for men’s & women’s basketball, football, and postseason competition, while working closely with Student Affairs (Greek Life, International Student Resources, Resident Life) and the Campus Box Office

• Support special departmental events and initiatives including but not limited to department e-blasts, Bison Club events, season ticket holder events, postseason ceremonies

• Assist with staffing game day operations

Marketing

• In coordination with the Director of the Bison Club and the External / Game Operations teams, help support the following: 

Administration

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive and effective digital initiatives

• Performs other duties and/or jobs deemed necessary for the functioning and success of the External team, under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation & Strategic Advancement

Diversity & Inclusion

• All Athletics staff members are expected to contribute to Bucknell's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• This position will require a flexible work schedule and extended hours, including but not limited to, working early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays in addition to traditional business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

• Two (2) years of experience in athletic events, operations, marketing, or promotions 

• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail with ability to create and maintain very specific timelines

• Ability or willingness to learn to design marketing materials; proficient in use of Microsoft Office products and Adobe Creative Suite

• Assertive, outgoing, hard-working, resourceful, as well as an independent thinker

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

44,600.00-55,750.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:

2024-10-01

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.

E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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