Senior Director-Marketing & Events (On-site)

Atlanta, GA, United States

Job ID 269737

Location Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the well-being of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Department Information

The Georgia Tech Athletic Associate (GTAA) sponsors varsity intercollegiate athletics competition in 17 NCAA Division I sports for the Georgia Institute of Technology. We are a proud member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Steeped in history and success while embracing strategic innovation, our programs compete at the highest level and strive for national championships. Tech fans are passionate about their support of their beloved Yellow Jackets and cherish the many traditions involved with the program.

Located in the thriving Midtown area of Atlanta, Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology is a leading research university committed to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. There is no doubt that Georgia Tech stands out as a distinctively different kind of Institution, one that is eagerly encouraging and developing the revolutionary technologies of the 21st century. Equipped with the extremely rich resources of an outstanding student body and faculty, strong partnerships with business, industry, and government and support from alumni and friends. Georgia Tech is designing a future of global preeminence, leadership and service.

Job Summary

The Sr. Director, Marketing & Special Events is responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic marketing plans for the Georgia Tech Athletic Association. This role will enhance marketing, promotional, fan experience, and sales efforts while leading innovative and collaborative efforts to engage the students, staff, alumni, supporters, and prospective fans. This position will report directly to the Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing & Fan Experience and oversee the Director of Marketing & Fan Experience, the Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience, and multiple post-grade/student interns. Additional responsibilities include the development, management, and overall operation of special events at Bobby Dodd Stadium and associated event space.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Manage football & men's basketball in-game production

Job Duty 2 -

Lead external (pregame/non-gameday) events production and activation (Block Party, Fan Day, House Party, etc.)

Job Duty 3 -

Build community group affinity via programmatic buildout and execution via curation, promotion, and execution of non-gameday and off-site community events

Job Duty 4 -

Work with marketing staff to plan and implement a broad range of publications, special events and marketing communications activities that contribute toward a positive image and reputation for the Athletics Department

Job Duty 5 -

Manage and direct all event-related logistics, including managing the events calendar, conducting walk-thrus and stadium visits, and being the primary contact for vendors and clients

Job Duty 6 -

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Public Relations, or Sports Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience

Four or more years of job-related experience - within intercollegiate athletics department or professional sports organization

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in Marketing

Preferred Experience

Six or more years of experience in athletic marketing and promotions environment at the Division I level. Experience serving the needs of diverse populations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

o This position requires lifting, pushing, or pulling 25 lbs or more of promotion material as needed

o The ability to work in outdoor venues occasionally

KNOWLEDGE

RELATED SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

o Administrative skills and the ability to motivate staff and volunteers to achieve department goals.

o Event and game management experience

o Proficiency with Microsoft Office

o Experience managing a budget

o Possesses analytical skills and data-driven thinking

o Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills

o Supervisory experience preferred

o Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

o Well-organized with sharp attention to detail

o Interest or knowledge of sports preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our Universitys work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu)

Other Information

Location: Onsite (Atlanta, GA)

Job grade: A10

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have financial responsibilities.

No, this position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

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