Director Athletics for Marketing and Fan Experience

Creighton University
United States, Nebraska, Omaha
2500 California Plaza (Show on map)
Dec 02, 2024
The Creighton University Athletic Department is now accepting applications for the position of Director for Marketing and Fan Experience. This position will report to the Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. Creighton, located in Omaha, Nebraska, competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the BIG EAST Conference. This Director for Marketing and Fan Experience will provide input into the vision, leadership, management, coordination, execution, and oversight of the department's marketing unit. This position will work closely with the following units: Athletic Communications, Ticket Office, Creative Services, Broadcasting and Interactive Media, Corporate Sales and Sponsorship. At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton's core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings. Responsible for creating a dynamic gameday environment for home events. Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of all marketing and promotions strategies. Advertising that leads to increased visibility, competitive brand positioning and revenue generation for Creighton Athletics. Collaborate with other units within Athletics. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required in Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field required. 2+ years of experience in marketing, development, communications, sales, or equivalent leadership experience required. Direct experience in a Division I athletic department or professional sports organization Experience in creating or overseeing the creation of marketing plans, brand strategy or ticket sales and service plans Experience with budget management Why Creighton? At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you. Creighton University, an R2 Carnegie classification, is a Jesuit, Catholic university. In this Ignatian tradition, Creighton emphasizes the type of research that engages the world and that is driven by engaged teachers who are committed to justice and the pursuit of knowledge for the betterment of society. Recognized for its undergraduate research profile and its six health professional schools. Creighton is an urban campus in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, a vibrant and growing city of nearly a million people with four Fortune 500 companies, an active sports scene, a vibrant arts community, and a nationally-recognized restaurant scene. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement AAP/EEO Statement Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact Human Resources - Phone: 402.280.1405.