Assistant Director of Athletic Marketing
Vermillion
Thursday, 18 June 2026
The University of South Dakota Assistant Director of Athletic Marketing is responsible for all aspects of marketing and promoting USD Athletics, including developing and implementing a comprehensive marketing plan that drives attendance, ticket sales, and revenue. Responsibilities. Plans, creates and executes all promotion elements of athletic events, including but not limited to in-game promotions, script writing, event producing, supervising multi-media content for marketing purposes including video and graphics for use on athletic video boards, website, social media, and/or television; creates and develops a comprehensive marketing plan to maximize ticket revenue and spectator attendance; communicate with Coyote Sports Properties (Learfield) to ensure execution and fulfillment of partner contracts; work with campus groups and student body to drive attendance and enhance game-day atmosphere. Determines appropriate budget expenditures and allocations relative to the implementation of marketing plans as well as the fulfillment of sponsorship obligations, works with campus and student groups to promote events and involvements, supervises video production, ticket office, and game day staff. Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of successful game day production, marketing, sales, solicitation or related experience with intercollegiate athletics. Knowledge and experience with photo editing software skills required. Candidates must have excellent oral and written skills. Candidate must have the ability to work responsibly with minimal supervision, with an irregular work schedule including weekends and evenings if necessary. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and interpretations in relation to the athletic marketing and sales area is preferred. Posting Date 06/17/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 07/01/2026 Advertised Salary Commensurate Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Faculty Status No Scope of Search Internal If internal, define scope of search USD Campus This position requires Weekends/ Holidays, Valid Drivers License If other, please indicate