| The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is a diverse unit of the University designed to assist student-athletes in meeting their academic and athletic goals through the University's intercollegiate athletic program within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) guidelines. UAA Athletics also has oversight of all student recreational sports programs on the Anchorage campus.
The department's mission is to support the educational mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage; to protect and promote the safety, health and well-being of our student-athletes; guide and support our student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence; produce graduates and honorable citizens; and be actively engaged in our University community.
Please visit www.GoSeawolves.com to find out more about UAA Department of Athletics and www.anchorage.net for more about Anchorage, Alaska.
To apply, please complete the application, include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Minimum Starting Biweekly Pay: $2,065.60
Note to Applicant: A background check release of information form must be completed and all results must be satisfactory as a condition of employment. The University of Alaska Anchorage will not be sponsoring any visas for this position.
Job Duties:
Manage event presentation development and execution for all UAA athletics contests, with a special emphasis on directing the game presentation for ice hockey, men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, and women's gymnastics. Generate and implement strategies to create a game atmosphere that ensures remarkable experiences for all fans. Plan and execute Game Day scripting, marketing, and promotional operations utilizing public address, in-arena video board, and in-arena music to ensure sponsorship activation, promotions, giveaways, in-game features and brand integration.
Coordinate and record the community engagement efforts of athletic teams and individuals on campus and throughout Anchorage with the goal of establishing positive and effective relationships with UAA's various constituencies, particularly youth. Effectively promote athletics contests and events on campus. Organize and coordinate campus marketing initiatives targeted to faculty, staff, and the student body, particularly student life, student clubs and Greek life, to maximize support.
Coordinate and execute marketing plans and initiatives for all sports to increase awareness, attendance, and revenue. Create and develop promotional plans and giveaway strategies for all sports to maximize ticket sales, attendance, the the overall fan experience. Assist media relations with the department's social media strategies and efforts to include posts to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, among others.
Lead to Head Coach - Cheerleading position and all cheer functions. Assemble and oversee part time volunteers or interns as marketing and promotions specialists to assist in execution of the Game Day fan experience. Oversee/supervise student section and associated social media efforts.
Establish positive relationships with coaches, athletic staff, video production, facilities and event management, ticketing, marketing, sponsorships, media relations, on-campus student groups/leaders and community non-profit/youth groups to ensure a creative and collaborative team environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, Associate Directors and/or the Director of Athletics. | 
