Director - Athletic Marketing

Peru State College; Wayne, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State College in Nebraska is seeking a Director - Athletic Marketing to lead athletic event marketing initiatives, promote events, and engage fans across sports programs. This role will coordinate and support corporate sponsorship sales, assist with athletic camp promotion, and support ticket sales and campaigns.

A Bachelor’s Degree is required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with an annual salary range of $43,888-$46,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct athletic event marketing initiatives, event promotion, and fan engagement.
• Coordinate and provide support for corporate sponsorship sales and agreements.
• Assist and provide support for athletic camp promotion and registration.
• Provide support for athletic ticket sales, sales and campaigns.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for athletic events.
• Coordinate with Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs to provide support and sales of corporate sponsorships and special events.
• Direct athletic game day promotions and corporate sponsor fulfillment.
• Coordinate with game management staff on game marketing and promotional activities.
• Develop season ticket and group ticket sales campaigns and fulfillment.
• Provide support for ticket sales and operations.
• Assist with athletic camp administration, promotion, and registration.
• Support athletic event management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Wayne State College is seeking a Director- Athletic Marketing.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Director - Athletic Marketing

Nature of Work

Direct athletic event marketing initiatives, event promotion, and fan engagement. Coordinate and provide support for corporate sponsorship sales and agreements. Assist and provide support for athletic camp promotion and registration. Provide support for athletic ticket sales, sales and campaigns.

Examples of Work Performed

1. Develop and implement marketing plans for athletic events.

2. Coordinate with Athletic Director and Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs to provide support and sales of corporate sponsorships and special events.

3. Direct athletic game day promotions and corporate sponsor fulfillment.

4. Coordinate with game management staff on game marketing and promotional activities.

5. Develop and implement athletic event marketing and fan engagement initiatives.

6. Develop season ticket and group ticket sales campaigns and fulfillment.

7. Provide support for ticket sales and operations.

8. Assist with athletic camp administration, promotion, and registration.

9. Support athletic event management.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Criminal Background and DMV Check; valid driver’s license

Salary Information

Salary Information Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $43,888-$46,000.

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status Non-Union

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1730P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 09/03/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Wayne State College is seeking a Director- Athletic Marketing.

General Information

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

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