Director of Marketing, UTC Athletics at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe Director for Marketing assists the Associate AD for Marketing and Promotions with the outreach promotions and branding efforts of the Chattanooga Mocs Athletics Department.ResponsibilitiesDevelops and executes annual marketing plans for all assigned sports/events and leads efforts on the communication of these plans within the departmentCreates and implements marketing strategies to help increase attendance and revenue for UTC Athletics as well as enhances the fan experience and gameday atmosphere for home contestsOversees and leads Mocs game day marketing efforts for assigned sports including but not limited to: operation of music leading in-game promotions serving as main contact for halftime entertainment and National Anthem singers distribution of giveaway items oversight of gameday marketing interns and working with public address announcers and creative services to create a high-energy game day environment for fans and student-athletesAssists with set-up and operation of all fan experience areas at Mocs Football and Mens Basketball games to include but not limited to: The Party in the Pavilion Scrappys Kid Zone etc.Utilizes email marketing strategies to provide improved customer service and communicationAssists with marketing efforts to design and implement social media strategies that increase awareness of and engagement with UTC AthleticsAssists with the oversight of student volunteers/interns for athletics marketing and promotionsDevelops event scripts for assigned home contests and assist with various gameday functions for assigned sportsProvides oversight of the Scrappys Kids Club and the official kids club of the Chattanooga MocsAssists with fulfillment of sold inventory by Mocs Sports Properties the 3rd Party Multimedia Rights Holder for UTC AthleticsAssists with marketing efforts for the Southern Conference and the NCAA Championship events hosted by UTCAssists with community outreach and assist in working all community eventsPerforms other duties as assignedThe ideal candidate will possess the following:Ability to work under pressure multitask and meet deadlinesAbility to maintain positive relationships with external and internal constituencies and provide excellent customer serviceMust have strong communications skills both oral and writtenMust have working knowledge of MS software (I.e. Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)Experience with design software preferred (i.e. Photoshop InDesign Illustrator)Experience working with and knowledge of CRM Email Marketing software preferred; (I.e. Salesforce Paciolan and Oracle Eloqua)Experience in the collegiate environmentFamiliarity with Southern Conference and NCAA rules and regulationsReview of applications will begin November 13 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.QualificationsMinimum: Requires a bachelors degree in a related field 2 years of relevant experience in collegiate athletics or related field specifically in the areas of marketing and promotions or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.Preferred: A masters degree and 3 years experience within the Southern Conference and current knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations is preferred.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1