Director of Marketing

EXPIRED

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical skills for a Director of Marketing. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

Position Number: U99896

Salary: $35,000

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process and Materials: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (contact information should include: name, phone number, and email address)

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University, a Division I member of the NCAA and the Southland Conference, is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical skills for a Director of Marketing. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

Position Number: U99896

Salary: $35,000

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process and Materials: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (contact information should include: name, phone number, and email address)

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned

*O** nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.**

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.** ***

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITIONTO THE SEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR:

Bridget Martin at bmartin@mcneese.edu

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst | Office of Human Resources | McNeese State University

Email: kdronett@mcneese.edu | Voice: (337) 475-5413 | TDD: (337) 562-4227

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct marketing and promotions for all athletic events
• Develop thorough social media initiatives to expand the reach of all athletics social handles
• Manage all promotions and marketing aspects of athletic events including pre-event
  planning, set-up and event execution and post event review and analysis.
• Plan and execute in-game activations and event promotions
• Athletic Department liaison with community, campus marketing and branding
• department, student organizations, spirit squads, and band
• Design and place print advertisements promoting attendance at sporting and sponsorship events
• Supervise staff of both full-time and student employees
• All other duties as assigned, adheres to NCAA and Southland Conference rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the university, and the university of Louisiana system (ULS).

Required/Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred

• 1-3 years of Athletic Marketing, digital engagement, advertising and/or data analytics experience.

• Knowledge of website and marketing analytics tools.

• Computer Applications: Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop.

• Knowledge and understanding of marketing, branding, and revenue generation

• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences in a way they can and will effectively steward and advance the Athletic Department.

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to operate a departmental budget within allocated resources

• Ability to supervise personnel through previous leadership experience

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA DI rules, practices, policies, philosophy and procedures.

• Willingness to learn and passionate about the customer experience

• Ability to present a professional demeanor while delivering a high level of internal and external customer service.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends to meet the business needs of the unit.

• Ability to write proposals and scripts and the ability to describe ideas, and/or plans clearly and effectively in written format.

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and responsibilities in an efficient manner.

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

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