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Manager of Marketing and Fan Experience
The Manager of Marketing and Fan Experience will work directly with the Athletic Director, Director of Corporate Sponsorships, Business Management Analyst, and Manager of Facilities and Events on the long-range marketing and sales efforts of the athletic department. Primary responsibilities are to develop and implement a marketing plan to increase attendance, revenue, and visibility at home events for the University’s 15 NCAA Division II athletic programs. This individual will be a liaison to the UNK Communication and Marketing Department. Exhibiting behavior that enhances respect for student-athletes, the athletics program, the University, and yourself in the conduct of your professional responsibilities will be expected. This individual is required to assist in the direction and control of athletics in accordance with NCAA, MIAA, and University rules and regulations. Responsible for all aspects related to season tickets, online ticketing transactions, tailgating, ticket staff, and home athletic events, including post season events hosted by UNK Athletics.
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Corporate Sponsorships and the Manager of Facilities and Events and for all sponsor agreements. Work closely with the Director of Corporate Sponsorships to ensure the fulfillment of all sponsorship contracts of signage, PA announcements, game promotions, logo recognition, and other details of game presentation. Plan and execute as corporate sponsor fulfillments to include hospitality room, corporate sponsor nights, theme nights, etc. Assist in the negotiation of contract agreements. Help identify potential sponsors;
- Oversee game day promotions; assist with game day promotional events including music and in-game entertainment and serve as a liaison to university student organizations for involvement and promotion of our “Loper Herd” student section. Serve as the liaison to the UNK Band, Cheer and Dance teams to coordinate their involvement in UNK Athletic events.;
- All aspects related to ticketing including but not limited to; season tickets, online ticket sales, process all ticket requests and orders, assist with deposits of revenue; coordinate ticket staff – preparation, oversight and support at home athletic events; maintain ticketing equipment and supplies, communicate with coaches, staff and student athletes regarding complimentary tickets; enforce NCAA rules and regulations in relation to tickets;
- Coordinate with the Manager of Events and Operations in the development of public address scripts for home events. Work with Assistant Athletic Director – Media Relations and University Communications to coordinate team rosters for home athletic events;
- Identify marketing and promotion avenues for athletic facilities; including but not limited to the Health and Sports Center, Cope Stadium, and future projects;
- Supervise Promotion, Marketing and Ticketing Graduate Assistant and Interns
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Business Administration or related field. Two (2) years’ of relevant marketing and ticketing experience. Excellent communication skills both written and oral, organization and interpersonal skills required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Intercollegiate Athletics, UNK Business and Finance, The University of Nebraska Foundation, UNK Alumni Association, the University, faculty, alumni, boosters and the general public to maintain strong relationships to drive the marketing strategy off the Athletic Department. Ability to work nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Business Administration for related field.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered for the position, application materials need to be submitted by May 15, 2025. Application materials can be submitted at UNK Employment Opportunity Questions regarding the position can be directed to Marc Bauer at bauermd@unk.edu . Upon a contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.
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