"Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement/Associate Athletic Director for Marketing, Fan Engagement and Creative Content"

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE: At the direction of the Deputy Athletic Director and Assistant Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, this position will be overseeing all aspects of marketing game day production of Islander Athletics events while providing unique and memorable experience for fans in attendance.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSISTANT RANK:

• Functional Area 1 Promotional Marketing (55% Effort): Direct the Athletics Creative Team to develop programming and digital marketing to include video board content, halftime shows and recognitions, sponsor activations, in-game promotions, fan contests and other entertainment elements. Responsible for all game day scripts. Attend new student orientations, Waves of Welcome and other back to school campus events to promote Islanders Athletics. Collaborate with on-campus student organizations, campus leaders, and community members to collaborative events. Assist with other events as needed. Oversee, schedule and assist with all gameday duties related to sporting events.
• Functional Area 2: Awareness/Branding (40% Effort): Supervise staff to include Marketing and Fan Engagement Assistant, Graphics Design GA, Student Workers & Interns (Marketing, photography, etc.). Planning and achieving marketing initiatives to increase awareness and attendance, engage students, enhance customer experience, and solidify the department's brand. Oversee social media efforts for the Athletics Department. Responsible for efforts to enhance the visibility of the Islanders Athletic program in the conference, state and nationally, advance TAMU-CC mission, vision and branding, and develop and implement printed and online materials aligned with Athletics design standards and TAMU-CC Brand and Style Guide.
• Functional Area 3: Compliance (5% Effort): Maintaining compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, A&M System, NCAA, Southland Conference and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ASSOCIATE RANK:

• Functional Area 1: Promotional Marketing (40% Effort): Direct the Athletics Creative Team to develop programming and digital marketing to include video board content, halftime shows and recognitions, sponsor activations, in-game promotions, fan contests and other entertainment elements. Responsible for all game day scripts. Attend new student orientations, Waves of Welcome and other back to school campus events to promote Islanders Athletics. Collaborate with on-campus student organizations, campus leaders, and community members to collaborative events. Assist with other events as needed. Oversee, schedule and assist with all gameday duties related to sporting events. Create and edit various publications, including, but limited to, digital graphics, game programs, revenue generation materials and special event collateral.
• Functional Area 2: Awareness/Branding (35% Effort): Supervise staff to include Marketing and Fan Engagement Assistant, Graphics Design GA, Student Workers & Interns (Marketing, photography, etc.). Planning and achieving marketing initiatives to increase awareness and attendance, engage students, enhance customer experience, and solidify the department's brand. Oversee the creation of marketing and branding plans for all sports. Oversee social media efforts for the Athletics Department. Responsible for efforts to enhance the visibility of the Islanders Athletic program in the conference, state and nationally, advance TAMU-CC mission, vision and branding, and develop and implement printed and online materials aligned with Athletics design standards and TAMU-CC Brand and Style Guide.
• Functional Area 3: Creative Content (20% Effort): Create and edit various publications, including, but limited to, digital graphics, game programs, revenue generation materials and special event collateral. Oversee the creation of marketing and branding plans for all sports.
• Functional Area 4: Compliance (5% Effort): Maintaining compliance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA, A&M System, NCAA, Southland Conference and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT RANK: Bachelor's degree; Two (2) years of marketing or professional experience; Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum requirements: Master's degree.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE RANK: Bachelor's degree; Four (4) years of creative content design experience; Additional education may be considered as a substitute for the minimum requirements: Master's degree with two (2) years of creative content design experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Suite; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in a higher education setting; Social Media experience; Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Sound Director Software.