Coordinator, SDA Marketing & Game Presentation

96572BR

Campus: Tempe

CDR SDA Admin

Job Description

Sun Devil Athletics seeks a Coordinator, SDA Marketing and Game Presentation to provide support for the marketing and game presentation needs of Sun Devil Athletics and assigned sport programs and assist in the day-to-day operations of spectator experiences and entertainment at Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) sporting events. Uses marketing and promotion strategies extensively to generate revenue, maximize attendance, and create a preferred game environment. Serves as the primary game day producer for all home hockey matches, and assists with other SDA home events and ceremonies as assigned. Oversees the marketing and game presentation efforts for hockey and gymnastics. Works collaboratively with communications, athletics operations and facilities, Pac-12 Sales, the Sun Devil Marching Band, the Spirit Squad and other SDA departments as needed. Reports to the Assistant AD for Marketing and Game Presentation. Adheres to NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the university, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Athletics Administration

Department Name

SDA Marketing

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Close Date

13-November-2023

Essential Duties

• Under the direction of the Assistant AD, Marketing & Game Presentation, oversees the operations of game entertainment including, creating in-game and on-court/field entertainment and promotions (i.e. video segments, fan interaction, etc.), and coordinating in-game activities (i.e. props, prizes, logos, contestants, etc.) for assigned sports.
• Develops and executes promotional campaigns to drive affinity, attendance and revenue for Hockey, and Gymnastics
• Collaborates with the SDA Sales Center, SDA Ticket Operations, media, and community relations, to ensure all contractual responsibilities are fulfilled on game day and to ensure smooth execution of all events.
• Creates, executes, and analyzes marketing plans for assigned sport programs.
• Develops promotional materials and advertisements for assigned sport programs.
• Serves as primary game day producer for all  hockey home games and other Sun Devil events and ceremonies as assigned.
• Works with Pac-12 Sales to fulfill sponsor obligations.
• Creates and develops engaging in-game elements in conjunction with third-party production companies.
• Oversees game day event scripts, rundown and LED content for assigned sports.
• Increases media engagement through unique partnership opportunities with area corporations and advertisers.
• Supervises graduate assistants and interns.
• Adheres to NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the university, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three (3) years of experience in the program of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Two  (2) years’ related experience at the D1 college level, preferably at a Power 5 Conference level.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Experience working in stressful situations.
• Experience in working collaboratively with members of all constituencies of the department.
• Evidence of effective communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate athletics rules and regulations and University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and PAC 12 rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to the assigned area.
• Experience in problem solving and decision-making.
• Experience in planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
• Experience in managing, supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
• Experience in budgeting preparation and forecasting.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in leading by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%)
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (15%)
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to:  computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals
• Regular supervision received by Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Game Presentation.
• Supervises Graduate Assistants and interns

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the “best of the best” and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the PAC-12 conference. This conference is known for having won more NCAA national championships in team sports than any other conference in history.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, institutional control, gender equity and inclusion, ethnic diversity, and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, the Pac-12 Conference, and the nation. 

SDA is committed to recruit, retain and develop a gender equitable, inclusive and diversified workforce.

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

ABOUT THE AREA :
Located just east of the fifth most populous city in the U.S., Phoenix, ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona. 

Tempe and the greater Phoenix area is a vibrant place to live, surrounded by beautiful mountains and a home for professional sports venues, museums, night life, and a vibrant music scene.

You can enjoy Arizona’s warm deserts, lazy rivers and lakes, and cool pine forests, all within a short drive of Tempe. In the winter months, many residents from the Valley of the Sun travel to Arizona’s northern parts for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

ASU’s Tempe campus is bordered to the north by the popular Tempe Town Lake and Beach Park, a popular place for outdoor activities like paddle boating, biking, and skating. Concerts and festivals frequently occur at the Tempe Beach Park and along the iconic Mill Avenue.

On the ASU campus, Sun Devil Athletics and Gammage offer some of the city’s best entertainment. Gammage hosts a wide range of events, but is most well-known for its musicals. Meanwhile, Sun Devil Athletics is home to 26 collegiate sports.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources .

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

To be considered, your application must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references (personal references are not accepted)

Please include all employment information in month and year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.