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Assistant Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement

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This position works within the Athletics Department team, and will focus on creation, design & strategy on all visual branding and marketing efforts for UC Santa Barbara Athletics.

Job Posting Details
Position Number: 40066219
Payroll Title: MARKETING SPEC 2
Job Code: 7551
Job Open Date: 9/29/2025
Application Review Begins: 10/14/2025
Department Code (Name): ATHL (ATHLETICS)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: Grade 19
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.88 to $29.70/hour.

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Working Days and Hours: Mon - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement
UC Santa Barbara is located on the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top-10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Benefits Of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible.

Brief Summary Of Job Duties
This position will create design work, and other digital elements as assigned for UCSB Athletics Department.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately research, organize and interpret information; assist in the coordination/preparation of strategic communications plans.
• Strong knowledge and proficient use of various social media channels including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube
• Ability to exhibit sound judgement as it relates to all forms of communication.
• Knowledge of digital communication media, including relevant software, equipment and/or content management systems.
• Familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems and relevant applications, including MS Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, group/team and public communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with proven ability to write effectively under deadline for a variety of purposes, goals, audiences and media.

Required Qualifications

• AA/BA degree in communication, public relations, marketing, graphic design, journalism or related field and two years of relevant marketing/communications experience with social media programs, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 1-3 years Experience creating social media content across channels for an organization, company or institution
• 1-3 years Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Hoot Suite, content marketing and blogging

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.