The University of Maryland is seeking qualified applications for the position of Marketing Assistant. The position will work as a member of the ICA marketing staff, assisting the Senior Director of Marketing with developing creative marketing programs and activities which cultivate interest and support from University groups, the community, and local businesses for the University's athletic department. This individual will oversee marketing initiatives, ticket sales and game production for various Olympic Sports, as assigned, with a key focus on maximizing ticket revenue, increasing fan attendance and enhancing the Maryland brand. Additionally, this individual will assist with marketing operations and group sales for Football, Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball; Manage the planning, solicitation, and fulfillment of off-premise ticket sales; Oversee charitable donation requests; Assist with the supervision of student workers; And assist with various other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Marketing. This is a 12-month position that begins June 1, 2014, with a salary of $17,000. This position does not include benefits.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in sports administration, marketing, advertising or other related field. Must have at least 1 year of marketing experience, preferably in a collegiate athletics environment. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to formulate and implement marketing and promotional strategies to effectively sell athletic programs. Must be able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to: Whitney Hughes, Senior Director of Marketing, 2704 Comcast Center, 1 Terrapin Trail, College Park, MD 20742 or via email to hughesw@umd.edu. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
