Coordinator for Promotions & Fan Engagement

EXPIRED

Position Information

 

 

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

 

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

 

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Position Information

 

 

Job Type/Hours per Week

Full-Time/40 hours

 

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

 

Hiring Department

Athletics

 

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

 

Important Instructions: **   **

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

 

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

 

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Promotion and Fan Experience position is responsible for developing and implementing marketing and promotional strategies to enhance attendance and overall brand growth for UT Tyler Athletics. Responsible for ensuring an excellent fan experience at all athletics events. Works closely with key teams across campus and seeks new ways to engage the campus community and local fans, driving school spirit.

 

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks

 

• Responsible for developing annual promotional plans for all 17 varsity sports. 
• Create and implement strategic fan engagement initiatives to enhance fan experience. This includes the creation and execution of all UT Tyler Athletics promotional activities and events that occur at each home event. 
• Schedule/coordinate event entertainment (halftime/intermission acts, national anthem singers, etc.) at UT Tyler Athletics home contest 
• Under the guidance of the Athletic Director develop strategies and initiatives to increase attendance and ticket revenue for all home athletics contests. 
• Collaborate with departmental staff to develop opportunities to expand the Athletics brand through print, electronic media, advertising, web content, community partners, and social media platforms. 
• Oversee select UT Tyler Athletics special events, such as Tail Gates, Fan Days, Season Ticket Holder Events, and On-Campus Student Initiatives
• Create, coordinate, grow, and facilitate all aspects of the UT Tyler Athletics Patriot Kids Club, including on-campus kids club events at UT Tyler sporting events. 
• Work in conjunction with the Ticket Office to coordinate group sales, special events, and promotions around UT Tyler Athletics home events. 
• Assist in coordinating game-day promotions/events during regular seasons; facilitate all other game-day activities as the point of contact 
• Collaborate with the Division of Student Success regarding scheduling events. This includes but is not limited to Patriot Palooza (Welcome Weeks), Patriot Days, Homecoming, Family Weekend, Family Day, satellite campus initiatives, etc. 
• Meet regularly throughout the year with key stakeholders such as student organizations, Greeks, Student Government, Faculty & Staff Senate, Academic Departments, etc. to enhance collaboration and engagement. 
• Oversee and assist with tracking student attendance at athletic events via University-wide software (Patriots Engage). 
• Serve as a liaison with the spirit program, pep band, and drum line. 
• Other program duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or area head. 
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Two (2) years of experience in athletics communications, athletics promotions, media relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field 
• May accept a combination of education and experience. 

 

Preferred Education/Experience

• One (1) year experience developing successful promotional communications campaigns. 
• Experience in athletics or sports environment, preferably NCAA athletic programs.

 

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and external constituencies. 
• Advanced knowledge of current advertising strategy and techniques. 
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and programming languages including HTML highly desired. 
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulation 

 

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

 

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

 

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

 

 

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