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Marketing Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX at Life Savers Emergency Room
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Named after Texas’ legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202500101S
Title
Coordinator II – Coordinator of Athletics Marketing
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Professional
Department
IMC Athletics External Engagement
Division
Integrated Marketing Communications
Open Date
04/09/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, Public Relations, or Sports Management or in a related field. Two years of experience in a related field. Experience in collegiate athletics is preferred.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs moderately complex work implementing marketing, promotions, and ticketing programs for the Department of Athletics through the Sam Houston State University Integrated Marketing Communications Division.
Primary Responsibilities
Develops and implements marketing and promotional strategies to enhance attendance, fan experience during athletic events, and overall brand growth. Provides leadership and oversight for marketing initiatives and supervises staff and ensures the execution of high-quality promotional campaigns. Directly supervises student workers, part-time staff, and interns, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, and scheduling of student marketing assistants and event support staff. Assigns tasks and monitors progress to ensure the timely execution of marketing strategies, game-day operations, and promotional campaigns. Leads team meetings and training sessions to ensure all staff members are aligned with department goals and standards. Manages workflow, delegating responsibilities to ensure efficient operations on game days and during special events. Conducts regular check-ins with staff to assess performance, provide feedback, and address any operational challenges. Develops and oversees the implementation of marketing plans for intercollegiate athletic teams and events. Prepares and executes detailed game scripts, including music direction, video content, public address announcements, and spirit squads, ensuring a high-quality fan experience for assigned sports. Promotes revenue generation opportunities and coordinates sponsorship activation and in-game presentations. Acts as a liaison for campus spirit groups and student organizations and schedules/coordinates event entertainment (halftime/intermission acts, national anthem singers, etc.) at Sam Houston Athletics home contests. Collaborates with sports teams to create seasonal event packages and promotional events. Assists in publishing content onto various social media platforms and works closely with third-party sports property agents to create attractive promotional packages for sponsorships. Works with Ticket Office to develop and implement season, single-game, and group sales campaigns. Coordinates with communications, media production, ticketing, and event management to prioritize the fan experience at all events. Develops and implements events and promotions that contribute to seasonal marketing calendars. Works with vendors on and off campus to produce necessary promotional and support items for events while managing established budgets. Establishes goals and strategies for assigned projects and ensures marketing objectives are met. Maintains accurate records of marketing campaigns, staff scheduling, and event attendance data for analysis and reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
An organized and motivated leader committed to customer service and high standards for quality work is required. Requires excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions. Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and related software is preferred.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/43128
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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Title: Marketing Specialist
Company: Life Savers Emergency Room
Location: Houston, TX
