About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Budget title: Division I Assistant Athletic Director (SL-4)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Binghamton University, a NCAA Division I institution and member of the America East Conference, is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing. This position will focus on the marketing and promoting of all 21 of Binghamton University's Division I sports teams. Duties include:

• Responsible for developing strategic marketing plans with key focus on maximizing ticket revenue, increasing fan attendance and enhancing the Binghamton brand with a particular focus on the game day experience for the Men's and Women's Basketball programs
• Responsible for coordinating all marketing and promotional activities surrounding athletic contests and selected other athletic sponsored events
• Coordinate the design and production of marketing print and digital materials
• Collaborates with student organizations and student body in order to develop ways to increase student attendance at athletic events
• Implement season and individual ticket campaigns
• Oversight of all advertising, includes producing and distributing advertising and promotional materials designed to promote athletic programs and events
• Create and implement strategies to maximize game atmosphere opportunities and in-game promotional activities to produce remarkable experiences for fans
• Plan and coordinate all pre-game, half-time and post-game promotions and activities
• Work with the Assistant Athletic Director for Corporate Partnerships to implement contractual in-game elements of partnership agreements
• Work with civic and youth groups to conduct special promotional day/nights at various events
• Coordinate the event scripts for ticketed home athletic contests
• Plan and execute special promotional nights
• Select, train and supervise the Marketing Assistants and student interns
• Serve as liaison for the band, spirit groups, campus organizations and game entertainment performers for game environment
• Oversee and manage the Jr. Bearcat Club, including increasing membership and developing activities for members
• Organize and implement pre-season Hoop Fest and pre-season basketball events
• Member of team that organizes and implements events including the Celebrating Women's Athletics Luncheon, Bearcats Golf Classic and the Student-Athlete Awards Banquet
• Attend meetings, represent the department on committees and maintain relationships with several groups on and off campus including the Office of Residence Life, Division of Student Affairs, Alumni Association, Office of Communications and Marketing, America East Conference and NCAA
• Create, manage and distribute bi-weekly electronic "Bearcats Bulletin" newsletter
• Coordinates department donation requests
• Assist with ticket operations in the Ticket Sales Manager's absence

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience in marketing within an intercollegiate athletics department or professional sports organization
• Willingness and ability at times to work non-standard schedule, including evenings and weekends related to events and competition schedules
• Strong computer background with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Software

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and other similar graphic design software

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

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Application Instructions:

Internal Applications by: 10/29/2021

External Applications: open until filled.

Persons interested in the above position should apply online.

Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter and
- Contact information for three professional references.

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