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Job Summary

The Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement manages the Institution's athletic marketing programs and collaborates with Institutional staff on annual signature events (i.e. Homecoming & Reunion, Family Weekend, etc.). The Director is responsible for both print and digital marketing campaigns that support revenue generation and publicity across all 23 RPI Athletics teams. Additionally, the Director manages the game-day event operations for all home football and hockey contests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Minimum of 3-5 year's related and progressively responsible experience
• Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills
• Requires strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Requires ability to work with a diverse population.
• Requires strong computer skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to manage details.
• Possesses and demonstrates skills to fostering positive relationships, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge and prior experience with media advertising including digital graphic design.

Shift

Non Standard Shift: This position is responsible for the Institution's athletic marketing programs and collaborates with Institutional staff on annual signature events, and as a result some weekend and evening work is required.

Travel

Driving

No Driving

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected Salary: $58,500-62,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.