Assistant Director of Football Social and Brand Strategy

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 20 Feb 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Intercolleg Athletics (YIA)
Position Title Specialist 2-Ath Mktg&Outrch
Job Title Assistant Director of Football Social and Brand Strategy
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Athletics Department is seeking an Assistant Director of Football Social and Brand Strategy . This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.).
Reporting to the Creative Director, the Assistant Director of FB Social and Brand Strategy is a member of the football department and delivers innovative and on-brand visual solutions for web, email, social media, print, and all other digital efforts. This individual will use their organizational and project management skills to ensure that all project timelines are met. The position will be responsible for supervision of student creatives.
The Assistant Director of Social and Brand Strategy will primarily be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive social media strategy, aligned with the organization’s brand objectives. The incumbent will collaborate with the Creative Director to ensure a cohesive and impactful brand presence across various digital platforms. Stay up to date on industry trends, analyze performance metrics, and provide insightful recommendations to optimize social media campaigns. This role also involves fostering engagement, building brand loyalty, and leveraging social channels to enhance the organization’s overall marketing goals. As the supervisor of student workers, the person in this role is expected to have the ability to communicate routinely and effectively, cultivate an environment that encourages creativity and to successfully monitor their progress on a routine basis.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
50% SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
The Assistant Director of Social and Brand Strategy is a dynamic role that involves crafting and executing comprehensive social media and brand strategies to enhance the organization’s online presence and engagement. Working closely with the Director, this professional will oversee the development and implementation of strategic plans to drive brand awareness, audience growth, and community engagement across various social media platforms. They will analyze data and trends to optimize content performance, ensuring alignment with the overall marketing objectives. Additionally, the Assistant Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain brand consistency and elevate the organization’s image.
25% PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
In partnership with the Football Creative Department, this position will assist in all Oregon State Football visuals; including but not limited to the photography and/or videography of football recruits, student-athletes, alumni, and supporters of the program. Independently creates and enhances current branding opportunities. Effectively recommends strategies to the Creative Director to enhance exposure for the Football Recruiting Department. Stays current on branding theory and industry standards.
15% SUPERVISION / LEAD WORK
Provides leadership and supervision for a staff of 3-5 design students. Plans and assigns work projects. Communicates with each individual on a routine basis. Cultivates an environment that encourages creativity. Successfully monitors progress and provides feedback in a timely manner. Hires and fires. Assigns and approves work projects. Responds to grievances. Completes performance reviews for assigned staff.
10% DEPARTMENT COLLABORATION
Communicates and collaborates on a routine basis with the Ideation Team within the athletic department. Generates and encourages new ideas, then sees them through to the design implementation. Collaborates with current video staff to assist in the enhancement of their graphic packages for videos that are produced for players and recruits.
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Applied Visual Arts, Journalism, Sports Management or a related field AND one (1) year of work experience in graphic design, social media deliverables, or related field
  • OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with media software (ex: Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark, In Design, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.).
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.


This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
One (1) year of experience in a university athletic department or professional sports organization.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Evening and weekend work may be required.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/150046

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07774UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 02/13/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 02/20/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.
For additional information please contact: [email protected]
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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