The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director, Fan Experiences & Marketing. This is a career, full-time position with a targeted salary of $76,200, with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the general supervision of the Senior Director, Fan Experiences & Marketing, the Assistant Director of Marketing will be involved in the department’s marketing efforts by handling the brand marketing, fan engagement, promotion, and advertising for sports and programs as assigned, in addition to special events surrounding UCLA Athletics.
All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; Two years of experience working in college athletics, professional sports, or marketing/communications field; Excellent written and verbal communications skills; Demonstrated skills in conceptualization, development, implementation and review of multi-dimensional corporate and marketing, sales, and promotional programs; Ability to supervise UCLA staff members, student work force and a diverse group of volunteers; Ability to establish or analyze and improve current cooperative working relationships with donors, ticket holders, University faculty, staff and students and members for the general public and corporate contacts; Demonstrated creative abilities in generating innovative ideas and exploring alternative approaches and solutions to problems; Demonstrated budgetary skills; Working knowledge and experience with men’s and women’s athletic events and procedures; Working knowledge of conference and NCAA Championships, including rules; Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a manner accurately reflecting the relative importance of job responsibilities without constant supervision; Ability to work under time constraints and with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions and distractions; Skill in interacting effectively with coaches, student-athletes, parents, administrators, staff, vendors and the general public; Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Photoshop; Working knowledge of University policies and procedures.
Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on
July 8th, 2025; All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references.
*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
