Position Title:Athletics Marketing Specialist
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in Division I collegiate or professional sports marketing environment.
Experience managing social media accounts for collegiate or professional sports teams.
Experience developing and executing fan engagement strategies.
Job Description:
Join our team as an Athletics Marketing Specialist and help elevate the excitement, visibility, and fan engagement surrounding Cyclone Athletics.
The Iowa State University Athletics Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Marketing Specialist I. This entry-level role plays a key part in developing and executing marketing strategies and promotions designed to increase attendance, enhance fan engagement, and drive revenue for assigned intercollegiate sports.
What you'll do
Develop, direct, coordinate, and execute strategic marketing plans for designated sports.
Oversee the Iowa State Athletics Department social media main accounts on Facebook, X, and Instagram
Create and implement initiatives that enhance the game-day atmosphere and deliver memorable in-game promotional experiences for fans.
Assist with email marketing initiatives to help drive ticket sales and engagement
Collaborate with sport programs and internal partners to plan and execute successful events.
Oversee other digital marketing efforts with paid advertising, push notifications, and text alerts.
Ensure compliance with departmental, university, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
Ideal candidates will bring solid marketing and promotional skills; an understanding of customer service and fan-experience best practices; proficiency with emerging technologies and social media; and the ability to plan effectively, multitask, and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse clientele. Evening and weekend availability is required to work assigned sports.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.?Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Level Guidelines- Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision- Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of the field while working in a progressive learning mode- Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope- Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained- Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher-level workers as appropriate- May lead projects of limited scope and complexity- May provide guidance to students
About the Athletics Department
As an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision athletics program and a founding member of the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State University sponsors 18 intercollegiate athletics teams and supports 450 student-athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. ISU Athletics employs over 250 talented and dedicated full-time staff members, more than 500 temporary and student employees, and multiple auxiliary partners who collaboratively work within a culture to support and enhance the experiences of Cyclone student-athletes and their loyal fan base. Iowa State student-athletes have produced 10-consecutive years of record-setting Graduation Success Rate scores in the classroom, while athletically, the Cyclones have captured 19 national team championships, 140 national individual titles, and 162 conference team championships in their rich history. www.cyclones.com
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume2) Contact information for 3 work references (strongly preferred)If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)- Life insurance and long-term disability- Flexible Spending Accounts- Various voluntary benefits and discounts- Employee Assistance Program- Wellbeing program.
Original Posting Date: April 1, 2026
Posting Close Date:April 8, 2026
Job Requisition Number:R18848
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive?land-grant?mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.
If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
