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The University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Athletics Marketing & Promotions. Detroit Mercy is an NCAA Division I institution, and sponsors 17 varsity sports that compete primarily in the Horizon League. We are seeking a dynamic team player to join our staff that has a passion for collegiate athletics.

The Assistant Director of Athletics Marketing & Promotions will assist with marketing of men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, softball, along with other sports to be determined; assist in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of marketing plans for assigned sports; emphasis will be placed on ticket sales, attendance and game presentation; assist in game presentation for assigned sports to include timelines, scripts, promotions, giveaways, atmosphere, PA announcements, DJ, videoboard, entertainment, special events, band, cheerleaders, dance team, student groups, and product sampling; provide solutions to continuously improve customer service and enhanced game-day experience for fans; other duties as assigned

If the following checklist sounds like you...then send us your credentials: a creative self-starter with a minimum of a bachelor's degree, have previous college coaching experience, possess excellent organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, don't mind long days that include travel, have a good sense of humor with the passion to compete and create a winning program.

For consideration please email a letter of application, resume, and a list of three solid references to: James Tinkey, Director of Athletic Marketing and Promotions, tinkeyja@udmercy.edu.

The University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The University seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity and excellence of its academic community. The University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a culturally diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all races and backgrounds. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment screenings on all final candidates.