Assistant Director of Marketing

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Loyola University Chicago's Athletics department in Chicago seeks a Marketing Specialist to plan, develop, and manage marketing and promotional activities for varsity teams. You will write marketing plans designed to generate interest, promote fan attendance, and increase ticket revenue, collaborating with external groups to grow group attendance and revenue.

The role involves developing game-day scripts for video boards, music, and public address announcements, coordinating with campus staff

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in collegiate athletics, preferably Division I Marketing/Promotions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop marketing plans to drive attendance and revenue.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and manage marketing and promotional activities for Loyola University Chicago’s varsity athletic teams.
• Write marketing plans to generate fan attendance and ticket revenue.
• Collaborate with external groups to boost group attendance and revenue.
• Create game day scripts for video boards, music, and PA announcements.
• Assist with Loyola Spirit groups (Cheer, Dance, Mascots, Band of Wolves).
• Coordinate on-field and on-court presentations at events.
• Develop and use social media to promote sports branding.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Marketing

Event coordination

Social media

Microsoft Office

Ticketing software

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Herramientas

Ticketing software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Position Number

8102178

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

No

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Campus

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name

ATHLETICS

Location Code

ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

No

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage marketing, and promotional activities for and in conjunction with Loyola University Chicago’s varsity athletic teams.
• Responsible for writing marketing plans for designated sports designed to generate interest and awareness, promote fan attendance, and generate ticket revenue.
• Work with external groups and community organizations to increase group attendance and revenue.
• Develop game day scripts for video board, music, and public address announcements for designated sports. Implement scripts at home sporting events, coordinating with campus and internal groups, video coordinator, sponsorship sales staff, technical services, band, cheerleaders, The Pack, and outside groups.
• Assist with managing the Loyola Spirit groups, including Cheer, Dance, Mascots, and the Band of Wolves.
• Coordinate on-field and on-court presentations with University and external groups and individuals at various sporting and special events.
• Actively develop and use social media to further marketing and branding efforts of individual sports and Loyola Athletics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a College or University accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Previous work experience in collegiate athletics, preferably with Division I Marketing and/or Promotions.

Qualifications

• Effective oral, written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office or equivalent.
• Preferred to have experience in Ticketing software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Standing

Working Conditions

Noise, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date

09/30/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$55,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$48,000/ann

Special Instructions to Applicants

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, .

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