Posting Details

Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Digital Strategy

Department
ATHLETICS

Position Number
GP255A

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Digital Strategy Associate will report directly to the Associate Athletic Director for External Relations. This position will also be responsible for increasing revenue through season and single game ticket sales, coordinate promotions that increase attendance and enhance game atmosphere. Supervise the ODU Athletics’ social media accounts and be the lead marketing staff member for women’s basketball and several Olympic sports, while assisting with the game day operations of all sports as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with coursework in communications, marketing, business or sports administration; Bachelor’s degree with equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.
• Significant years of related experience in a college athletics program.
• Experience in corporate sales and fulfillment, and event planning required.
• Significant experience writing, copying and editing marketing or promotional materials.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and techniques.
• Proficient in use of various social media outlets (e.g. Facebook, X, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and succinctly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in use of graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

• Position is required to work some nights and weekends and travel as needed.
• Selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment.