What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Marketing Assistant position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
The role will be focused on the multiple sports that Syracuse Athletics supports through marketing and fan engagement, promotions and ticket sales. The person will be given a sport focus to further develop their skills to achieve experience and growth in the collegiate marketing and fan engagement field. Achieving attendance goals for both ticketed and non-ticketed sports, as well as helping set the marketing and communication plan for the department. Specific tasks include creating a marketing plan with theme days, giveaways etc.. Creating script and run of show for each game, managing intern staff, communicating with game day staff (PA, DJ etc..), creating graphics and videos for videoboards and social media. Other duties with each sport and within the marketing department as assigned.
The duration of this position is from December 2025 to May 2026. Pay is $16.00 per hour, with an option for housing as well.
Education and Experience
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
The role will be focused on the multiple sports that Syracuse Athletics supports through marketing and fan engagement, promotions and ticket sales. The person will be given a sport focus to further develop their skills to achieve experience and growth in the collegiate marketing and fan engagement field. Achieving attendance goals for both ticketed and non-ticketed sports, as well as helping set the marketing and communication plan for the department. Specific tasks include creating a marketing plan with theme days, giveaways etc.. Creating script and run of show for each game, managing intern staff, communicating with game day staff (PA, DJ etc..), creating graphics and videos for videoboards and social media. Other duties with each sport and within the marketing department as assigned.
The duration of this position is from December 2025 to May 2026. Pay is $16.00 per hour, with an option for housing as well.
Education and Experience
- 4-year degree preferred.
- Sport marketing game day experience preferred.
- Knowledgeable in design and video creation software – Photoshop, Premiere, etc.
- Organization, Communication, Commitment.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint to build scripts and rundowns.
- Oversee Men’s Soccer or Women’s Lacrosse or Ice Hockey – Specific tasks include working with coaching staff to develop their goals for the season. Determining those goals and then creating a marketing plan with theme days, giveaways etc.. Creating script and run of show for each game, managing intern staff, communicating with game day staff (PA, DJ etc..), creating graphics and videos for videoboards and social media.
- Secondary at Football, Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse – assisting sport leads with game day duties- on field promotions, pregame quad set up, videoboard graphics and videos, intern management, social media management etc.
- Collaborate on social media marketing channel on X and Facebook.
- Collaborate and create email marketing campaigns with staff to promote each sport.
- Assist with management of Otto’s Kids Club with membership packs, activations on game day, Facebook page etc.. Student intern staffing – training, scheduling and managing them on game day to lead promotions- t-shirt tosses, contestant selection etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
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