Position Summary

Performs assigned duties and projects in various areas of Marketing and Fan Experience including, but not limited to, assisting with game day operations and activities, developing marketing and promotional plans, assisting with community relations efforts and numerous office responsibilities. The position works closely with a team of administrators, professional staff, and interns.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

1. Develop and implement marketing and fan experience plans for various sports, as assigned, including soccer and baseball;
2. Assist with game-day activities including pre-game, post-game and in-game scripting and other related activities;
3. Assist with football and men’s basketball gamedays;
4. Manage various programs including Jayhawk Kids Club, KU Cares, etc.;
5. Coordinate National Anthem performers for various sports, including organizing open auditions;
6. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Experience.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices, including, but not limited to: cell phone, printer, copy machine, and other related devices. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Occasional travel may occur for this position for specific sport post-season success, professional development, or as needed during peak sport seasons.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the position. Early morning, evening and weekend work may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 1 year work experience related to sports marketing, sales promotions, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to write scripts as part of game production and execution, and the ability to describe ideas and/or plans clearly and effectively in written format
• General knowledge of all Big 12 and NCAA guidelines related to marketing, fan experience and game management
• Ability to communicate clearly and to convey thoughts, ideas and plans clearly to coaches, administrators and other athletics staff members
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under multiple, strict deadlines in a fast-paced office environment with the capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes in projects and outcomes
• Proven strong work ethic and ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions-focused approach to challenges and improvements
• Ability and willingness to work home sporting events, and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed during peak sport seasons
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in collegiate or professional sports game production settings
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent relevant experience

About Kansas Athletics

Kansas Athletics, Inc. is a not for profit corporation which was organized in 1925 to foster development of intercollegiate athletics in conjunction with the educational activities of the University of Kansas. Kansas Athletics operates the varsity intercollegiate athletic programs (18 men's and women's intercollegiate teams) of the University of Kansas in facilities owned by the State of Kansas. A major comprehensive research and teaching university with an enrollment of approximately 27,000, the University provides outstanding excellence in education and research.Kansas Athletics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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