Specialist 2-Ath Mktg&Outrch | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile are responsible for design, development and implementation of marketing communications and outreach services for a limited subset of OSU Athletics.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Specialist 2-Ath Mktg&Outrch is the specialized education and training required to develop and implement marketing strategies and outreach efforts in OSU Athletics.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Utilizes specialized education and experience in Athletics or NCAA regulations to develop, implement and assess marketing programs, and outreach strategies. 2. Ensures compliance with University policy, state, federal, NCAA and PAC12 regulations for Athletics marketing and outreach events and strategies. 3. Builds relationships with internal and external to promote and ensure collaboration and partnership opportunities for marketing and communication efforts specific to Athletics sports events, including games, fan involvement activities, and alumni events. 4. Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to leadership regarding format and stakeholder trends to inform decisions, services and strategies for marketing and communication efforts and planning. 5. Provides analysis, data and reporting to assess current programs and services and inform decisions on future strategies, applications and media.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knoledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a deparmtnet; your job may contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the deparment. Decisions impact: • Department • Direct team • Donors and Alumni • Student/Parents

Accountability

Results are defined by senior management, department and university mission, vision and strategies; existing practices are used as guidelines to determine specific work methods. Carries out work activities independently; supervisor/manager is available to resolve problems. Monitors, informs, reports, reconciles within budgets within a unit/department.

Relationship With Others

Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit to: • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.

Typical Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field. 2 years of experience in a professional or intercollegiate athletic ticketing, marketing, events or outreach office with progressively responsible experience in events and working closely with coaches, studentathletes, and team operations.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.