Essential Functions: 

• Plan, direct, and execute in-game promotional efforts including the creation of game scripts, management of music & videoboard, promotional activities, and the coordination of spirit squads ( Highlander mascot, pep band, cheerleaders, and dance team)
• Initiate & build relationships with individuals. Work in a professional & positive manner within the department (event operations, media relations, ticket operations, advancement, coaching staffs & athletic teams) and with on-campus constituents and externally
• Comply with all NCAA, conference, and NJIT University rules and policies
• Represent Athletics on various committees especially with on-campus partnerships (Student Life, Greek Life, Residential Life, Student Senate)
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with key accounts, partners and sponsors, and assist in creating & implementing sponsorship initiatives
• Assist with the development of department’s overall marketing strategy efforts
• Develop and implement initiatives to increase student and fan engagement at athletic events
• In collaboration with the Ticket Manager, develop and implement campus & community outreach programing with a focus towards increased ticket revenue
• Manage the NJIT Rewards app
• Assist media relations with the oversight & management of Highlander social media accounts

Essential Characteristics:

• Achievement and goal oriented: Demonstrates a commitment to excellence by achieving or surpassing internal and external standards, and showing a commitment to customer service.
• Teamwork/Team Orientation: Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish departmental and university objectives.
• Communication: Demonstrates the ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Persuasiveness: Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to gain agreement of an idea, plan, activity, or product.
• Creative: Resourceful and independent thinker.
• Professionalism: Conducts oneself at all times in an ambassadorial, committed and personable manner demonstrating respect for the position, fellow colleagues, departmental integrity and university’s best interests
• Relationship Building: Establishes rapport with and engenders respect from people, developing and maintaining a network of substantive contacts, and nurturing those relationships

Pre-requisite Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in public relations or marketing & sales, or sports management in the collegiate or professional level
• Excellent verbal, written skills, and computer skills
• The ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.   To apply, visit https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1/c=njit and search for position #1500.