Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Marketing & Communications

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 48k+ / year

Posted on Jul 16, 2026
Working Title Assistant Director of Marketing & Fan Experience
Department Athletics-0850
Requisition Number S_260538
Posting Open Date 07/15/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/23/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Assist in the planning and execution of marketing responsibilities surrounding 25 varsity sports at the University of Nebraska athletic department. Serve as the primary marketing contact with supervision and management of all marketing and fan experience efforts and initiatives for Softball, Soccer, Women’s Gymnastics and other sports to be determined. This position will also have a role with Football and will oversee the Nebraska Athletics Kids Club. Because of the nature of athletic schedules, the selected candidate may be required to work flexible hours to meet the various demands of the operation.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, sports management or related field plus 1 year of sports marketing experience.
  • Knowledge of computer design programs needed, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Excellent communication skills necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Sports marketing specific experience in a Power 4 collegiate athletic department.
  • Soccer, Softball or Women’s Gymnastics scripting and production experience.Kids Club marketing experience
  • Knowledge of athletic marketing and promotions, ticket sales, in-game management and be able to successfully and efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $48,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Alex Harris
aharris@huskers.com
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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