Assistant Director of Marketing

Assistant Director of Marketing [JRP-06162]

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

We are currently seeking to hire an Assistant Director of Marketing. In this role, you will play an integral role in driving revenue and attendance for the Department of Athletics. Along with the marketing, sales, and communications staff, you will assist in increasing attendance, creating a positive and exciting game day atmosphere, increasing fan engagement, and furthering the brand of Rice Athletics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop the communication and brand strategy for individual program(s)
• Write, design, and coordinate the production of communication and marketing materials
• Recommend integrated marketing plans / programs and strategies to meet business objectives
• Guide event planning and execution as needed to support marketing objectives
• Assist in vendor management on specific projects
• Conduct market research and analysis used to inform decisions regarding strategic marketing direction, product segmentation and customer targeting
• Assesse market opportunities and track market trends
• Recommend marketing improvements based on findings
• Perform all other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree in a related field is preferred
• One year of related work experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.