Job Description
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for the Associate Athletics Director, Marketing and
Multimedia. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa
is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and
related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric
organization that operates under a "Win. Graduate. Do It Right." philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics,
please click here.
Responsibilities: The Associate Athletics Director of Marketing & Multimedia serves as a
strategic leader overseeing multiple units responsible for driving fan engagement and creating innovative revenue generation opportunities
for the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and its 22 sports programs. This position provides vision, direction, and
leadership for marketing, fan experience, and multimedia content initiatives that elevate the Iowa athletics brand and enhance stakeholder
engagement. This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Benefits
Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability
insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked
research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable
neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events
contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to "Working at Iowa" to learn
more.
Required Qualifications: - Master's degree in marketing, business, sports marketing, sports
administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Minimum five to seven (5-7) years of progressive experience
as a full-time professional in collegiate or professional sports marketing working in multimedia sales, marketing, revenue generation,
and/or social media management;
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and ability to:
- Supervise and provide leadership to direct
reports
- Design and implement influencer marketing strategies through content experiences for all programs while being executed by
multiple stakeholders in the Department
- Build a data fluent culture to effectively support decision making, build strategy and
enhance content
- Manage traditional and social media advertising
- Build marketing strategy that achieves multiple goals for
all initiatives and sports programs;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Professional experience
working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability
to build trusting relationships;
- Working knowledge of and ability to:
- Utilize basic office support software (word
processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets)
- Operate effectively within a highly regulated team
environment.
Desired Qualifications: - Experience in linking creative content to revenue
generation opportunities;
- Demonstrated experience (typically 2-4 years) working in the marketing/fan engagement industry at a high
profile NCAA Division I institution;
- Genuine passion for and experience with supporting the holistic development of
student-athletes, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and overall well-being.
Application
Process: Visit our website at and search for keywords
"
Associate Athletics Director ". Only applications submitted at will be accepted.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be
removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
- Applicants must upload a resume and cover
letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission. Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete
and ineligible for consideration.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal
background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
- Five professional references will be requested at a later
step in the recruitment process.
- As a part of the University of Iowa's review of your application and consistent with its policies
and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet,
including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the
University's Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
- For questions or additional information, please contact
athletics ATHL-human-resources@uiowa.edu .
About Iowa: - Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education,
research, and student success.
- Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and
generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow
professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
- Iowa City offers a great quality of life
with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
- Join us
in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Comm/Const Relations Director
- Appointment Type:
Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality
Options: On Campus
Compensation
- Pay Level: 7A
- Starting Salary Minimum: 110,000
- Starting Salary Maximum:
Commensurate
Contact Information
- Organization: Athletics
- Contact Name: Tanner Erwin
- Contact Email: tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,