DePaul University

Job Identification: 736
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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Office & Admin Support

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

The Highlights
In accordance with the mission of the Department of Athletics, this position serves as Assistant Director for Marketing & Community Outreach within the guidelines of the NCAA, the BIG EAST Conference, and DePaul University. The position assists with the development and execution of marketing plans and gameday presentations for assigned Olympic sports (Volleyball, Men's and Women's Soccer, and Softball). Further, this role will be responsible for achieving attendance and ticket revenue goals through strategic marketing programs, initiatives, promotions, and fan experiences.

Is This You?

• Develop and execute innovative and effective promotions and game day fan experiences (e.g. interactive promos/giveaways, game scripts, introductions/timeouts/half-time entertainment, sponsor activations, video board/ribbon board elements, etc.) for assigned Olympic sports. Support attendance and ticket sales campaigns to meet defined revenue goals.
  
• Serve as project manager for strategic marketing programs and initiatives. Regularly measure and analyze programs and initiatives for effectiveness and impact. Research and present new initiatives for maximum innovation.
  
• DIBS Kids Club: Manage the development, execution, and fulfillment of the kids club program. Coordinate with the Ticket Office on payment processing and email communications. Manage fulfillment of merchandise benefits. Coordinate and manage staffing for kids clubs information tables at select DePaul Athletics events (10+ annually)
  
• DePaul Athletics App: Manage the fan experience and interactive features (Promotions, Lightshows, Trivia, Fan Guide, Rewards, Push Notifications, etc.) within the official DePaul Athletics app for all DePaul Athletics events. Coordinate creative elements for the overall look and feel of the app, in alignment with the DePaul Athletics brand.
  
• Digital Advertising: Manage social media, programmatic, and search engine optimization (SEO) advertising to support attendance and ticket sales campaigns to meet defined revenue goals. Ensure advertising creative elements are in alignment with the DePaul Athletics brand.
  
• Responsible for developing, managing, and executing programs that enhance DePaul Athletics' community relations and grow the DePaul Athletics brand within the Chicago area. This function involves researching, advertising, and tracking the community service activities of student-athletes, coaches, and staff. This role also requires building DePaul affinity with neighborhood communities, educational organizations, and local businesses in the Chicago area; particularly within Lincoln Park and the South Loop (Wintrust Field Trip Day, Wintrust Reads, etc.). Includes engaging community outreach organizations such as: Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, Near South Loop Planning Board, Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance, Wrightwood Neighbors, Sheffield Neighborhood Association, Ranch Triangle and Lincoln Central.
  
• Manage the application process, processing, and fulfillment of ticket donation requests per NCAA compliance regulations. Solicit, secure, and fulfill group ticket orders for non-profit and elementary school groups to attend DePaul University sporting events.
  
  Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA rules, policies, and procedures. Attend and participate in monthly NCAA rules compliance education meetings.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
• Possess a working knowledge of NCAA and University rules and regulations as they apply to intercollegiate athletics.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Driver's license preferred

Managerial Responsibilities

• Aid in the scheduling and supervision of 10-20 student workers within the Athletics Marketing Department on an as needed basis.

Financial Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Athletics Marketing Department's 'Athletics Community Service' budget.

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• Must be able to lift marketing materials weighing up to 15 pounds. Game days may require standing or walking for up to 5 hours.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in marketing and community outreach as they apply to intercollegiate athletics preferred.
• Working knowledge of current graphic design software preferred.
• Dedication to serving the department, the University and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, initiative and integrity.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a diverse urban and/or intercollegiate athletics environment.

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

• Position requires working evening and weekend hours during school year, including several community events in a variety of climate conditions.
• Must attend all home events for assigned Olympic Sports events.
• Occasional travel as necessary.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email [email protected]

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or [email protected]

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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