Director of Athletic Marketing and Social Media
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on April 9, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Director of Athletic Marketing and Social Media
Department
ATHLETICS
Position Number
GP175A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director of Athletic Marketing and Social Media is responsible for promoting season and single game ticket sales, developing marketing plans that increase attendance and enhance game atmosphere, and engaging student groups through social media and other digital communications platforms.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date
04/08/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Application Review Date
04/22/2024
Job Close Date
04/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Details
Job Title
Director of Athletic Marketing and Social Media
Department
ATHLETICS
Position Number
GP175A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director of Athletic Marketing and Social Media is responsible for promoting season and single game ticket sales, developing marketing plans that increase attendance and enhance game atmosphere, and engaging student groups through social media and other digital communications platforms.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree with coursework in communications, marketing, business, or sports administration; a Bachelor's degree with an equivalent combination of training and experience to a Master's degree may be substituted.
- Some related experience in a college athletics program.
- Some experience writing, copying, and editing marketing or promotional materials.
- Knowledge of marketing principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of various social media outlets (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and succinctly. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
Master's degree preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date
04/08/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Application Review Date
04/22/2024
Job Close Date
04/19/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
- Contact Information for Professional References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
