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Director of Marketing & Fan Experience for Women's Basketball

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 4w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

State of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Marketing & Fan Experience for Women's Basketball. The Director of Marketing & Fan Experience leads strategic marketing, fan engagement, and revenue initiatives for the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball program, enhancing the Gamecock brand, driving attendance, and creating community outreach while overseeing game presentation and promotional activities.

Key focus areas include Develop and execute strategic marketing plans for women’s basketball, Create and implement fan engagement and attendance initiatives, and Oversee game presentation and promotional activities for athletic events.

Successful candidates bring Ability To Work Evenings, Ability To Work Weekends, and Ability To Work Holidays. Important skills include Developing Marketing Plans, Executing Marketing Plans, Developing Attendance Initiatives, Executing Attendance Initiatives, Developing Fan Engagement Programs, and Executing Fan Engagement Programs. Preferred (not required): Budget Management, Strategic Thinking, and Departmental Operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Developing Marketing PlansExecuting Marketing PlansDeveloping Attendance InitiativesExecuting Attendance InitiativesDeveloping Fan Engagement ProgramsExecuting Fan Engagement ProgramsPlanning Game PresentationExecuting Game PresentationPlanning Promotional ActivitiesExecuting Promotional ActivitiesSupervising InternsMentoring InternsTraining InternsSupervising Project TeamsMentoring Project TeamsTraining Project TeamsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationManaging Multiple ProjectsBudget ManagementStrategic ThinkingDepartmental Operations

Qualifications

Ability to Work EveningsAbility to Work WeekendsAbility to Work HolidaysMaster's Degree in MarketingMaster's Degree in Sport ManagementMaster's Degree in CommunicationsMaster's Degree in Business AdministrationMaster's Degree in Public RelationsExperience in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate AthleticsExperience at Power Four LevelExperience Collaborating With Multimedia Rights PartnersExperience Collaborating With Ticket Operations

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Director of Marketing & Fan Experience for Women's BasketballDepartment: ATH Department of AthleticsAdvertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full TimeAbout UofSCFrom the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Inclusive Excellence StatementAdvertised Job SummaryThe Director of Marketing & Fan Experience is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing, fan engagement, and revenue generation initiatives that support the University of South Carolina Athletics Department. This position works to enhance the Gamecock Athletics brand, drive attendance and ticket sales, create meaningful community engagement opportunities, and develop innovative fan experiences that contribute to the department's overall success.The Director serves as the primary marketing contact for women's basketball and provides strategic oversight of community outreach initiatives, assigned non-ticketed sports, and revenue-generating events. Additionally, this position supports departmental priorities related to fan development, attendance growth, community engagement, and revenue generation while cultivating relationships that enhance the visibility and impact of Gamecock Athletics throughout the state.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Demonstrated experience developing and executing marketing plans, attendance initiatives, and fan engagement programs. - Experience planning and executing game presentation and promotional activities for athletic events. - Experience supervising, mentoring, or training interns or other project teams.- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by athletic event schedules.

Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in marketing, sport management, communications, business administration, public relations, or a related field.- Experience working in NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, preferably at the Power Four level. - Experience collaborating with multimedia rights partners, ticket operations, communications, creative services, and external stakeholders. - Experience with budget management, strategic planning, and departmental operations.

Job Close Date09/03/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by September 3, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:- Health and Life Insurance- Retirement Programs- Paid Tuition- Dependent Scholarships- Annual Leave- Sick Leave- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)- Paid Parental Leave- Professional Development Opportunities Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC.To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9723660EEO StatementThe University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.je-bf867ee4167f41f0936c5e0cf533059b

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