Essential Functions:
- 55% Marketing, Promotions and Multi-Media Operations - Oversee the Office of Marketing and Promotions. Responsible for marketing, promotions and multi-media operations including but not limited to working with ISP, creating, directing and implementing all television and radio network programming; promotion of all sports programs including game-day operations and environment; directing ZipsVision; initiating new inventory; and website management and development.
- 20% Ticket Sales and Operations - Oversee all external ticket sales programs, fan development and the Office of Ticket Operations. Responsibilities include managing and developing season and group ticket packages to sell to University and local community and supervising all ticket operations including office.
- 10% Media Relations Operations - Oversee the Office of Media Relations. Responsibilities include developing positive relationships with local, regional and national media, promotion of all sports programs on a local, regional and national level, website maintenance, game management operations (i.e. gam statistics) and production of all sports program media guides.
- 10% Sports Administration - Oversee/serve as Sport Administrator for selected programs.
- 5% Licensing of Merchandise Operations - Oversee all licensing and merchandise operations. Responsibilities include serving as the main liaison.
Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 4 years of full-time paid experience in sports marketing and promotions, preferably in college athletics or minor league sports. Strong organizational, communication, strategic planning, creative and guest relations skills required. Work experience with Microsoft Office software, InDesign, Photoshop and/or other related software required. Demonstrated ability in sales, marketing, customer services and/or related fields required. Position requires working nights and weekends as needed. Prior supervisory experience required.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is $75,000 per year.
Application Deadline: For best consideration, please apply by May 27, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha KuzminaEmail:
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Non-Discrimination StatementThe University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence StatementIt is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 4 years of experience in sports marketing and promotions
- Experience with Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop
- Strong organizational, communication, and guest relations skills
- Prior supervisory experience
What We Do
The University of Akron is a public research university in Ohio that offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with a strong focus on STEM fields and polymer research.
