Director of Marketing, Athletics

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Posting Number:

20260429S

Position Title:

Director of Marketing, Athletics

Position Type:

Staff

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Posting Number:

20260429S

Position Title:

Director of Marketing, Athletics

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

732-Athletics - Promotion + Marketing

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Cooperatively manage all aspects of Athletics marketing to include strategic branding and marketing, social media platforms/digital strategies, game day experience, fan engagement, promotions, attendance enhancement, student participation and faculty/staff involvement. Identify and maximize opportunities to generate revenue. Direct and manage Athletics special events and future calendar of events. Collaborate with Ticket Office Operations, Student Life, and the Nation Student Fan Group regarding student attendance at all Athletics events. Work closely with Playfly on fulfillment of all partnership agreements. Work closely with university staff, VAF, Legends and Alumni Relations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Marketing & Branding:

• Develop and direct the implementation of a strategic branding and marketing campaign for the Athletics Department.
• Enhance ticket sales and attendance at events.
• Maximize the reach of Villanova Athletics, Villanova Sports Network, and the Villanova Athletic Fund.
• Maintain relations with media partners; determine appropriate promotional and public relations campaigns.
• Create, develop, and implement plans aimed at generating publicity, fan engagement, and revenue for Women’s Basketball and Football.

Event & Game Day Marketing:

• Direct in-game marketing efforts to maximize fan engagement and game-day atmosphere for Women’s Basketball and Football.
• Assist with in-game promotions at Men’s Basketball home games.
• Oversee Villanova Cheer and Mascot Program.
• Manage relationships with the University Band and Dance Teams, including their performances at Athletics events.

Social Media & Digital Marketing:

• Oversee marketing and social media management of select Olympic Sports.
• Collaborate with Playfly and the Villanova Athletic Fund in promoting sponsor and donor-related events.

Alumni Relations & Special Events:

• Work closely with alumni in planning activities and programs, especially those tied to major campus functions and postseason events.
• Assist with planning and directing select special Athletic Department events.

Internship Program Management:

• Assist with management of post-graduate and undergraduate marketing internship program.

Other:

• Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of marketing experience.

Work Skills:

• Proven ability to work effectively with many different personalities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Specific Job Knowledge:

• A broad-based knowledge of sports marketing including strategic planning and implementation; branding knowledge to include brand awareness campaigns; Knowledge of the advertising industry and trends to maximize media buys.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Website and social media development to include marketing, video streaming, subscription-based services and retail sales.
• Working knowledge of photoshop to assist with graphic design.

Equipment Knowledge:

• Proficiency with personal computer applications, as well as a solid understanding of social media, internet and e-business solutions.

Other:

• Significant number of evening and weekend hours required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal Education:

• Master’s Degree preferred (sports management or related field).

Work Skills:

• Strong graphic design skills preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Significant number of evening and weekend hours required.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

09/09/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

This position falls within salaried grade 16 and the range is $73,100-91,400. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade:

16

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 3 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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