Manager of Game Day Experience

Category:: Athletics
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Department:: Athletics
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Aug 21, 2026
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 06220
Position ID:: 204006
About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse 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.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Binghamton University is a NCAA Division I institution in the America East Conference, located in Binghamton, NY with 22 intercollegiate athletic teams. Binghamton University is currently seeking a Manager of Game Day Experience.

Primary duties include:

• Responsible for developing and coordinating promotional plans with key focus on increasing fan attendance and enhancing the game day athletic contests and sponsored events
• Create run-of-show and execute in-game videos, including hype intro videos and sponsorship content
• Assist with the design and production of marketing print and digital materials
• Collaborate with student organizations and student body in order to develop ways to increase student attendance at athletic events
• Serve as the in-game emcee during athletic competitions
• Assist with season and individual ticket campaigns
• Create and distribute 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 Associate Athletic Director for Corporate Partnerships to implement contractual in-game elements of partnership agreements
• Work with the Associate Athletic Director for Community Engagement and Marketing to execute special community-focused events
• Create and coordinate the event scripts for all home athletic contests
• Select, train and supervise the Marketing Assistants, event staff and student interns
• Serve as liaison for the band, spirit groups, campus organizations, and game entertainment performers
• Manage the Jr. Bearcat Club, including increasing membership and developing activities for members
• Serve as a key member of special 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 groups on and off campus
• Create, manage and distribute bi-weekly electronic "Bearcats Bulletin" newsletter
• Coordinate department donation requests
• Assist with ticket operations in the Ticket Sales Manager's absence
• Plan and execute social media strategies that are engaging and fan-friendly.
• Oversee all aspects of Baxter - Binghamton University's mascot

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience in marketing within an intercollegiate athletics department or professional sports organization
• Ability to work non-standard work schedule at times, including evenings and events, to accommodate the duration of events
• Computer background, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or Adobe Software

Preferred:

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Special Notes:

• This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
• Offers of employment will 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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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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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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=204006

Internal Applications by: September 4, 2026

External Applications: open until filled.

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

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