What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Help - Athletic Communications Associate - Intercollegiate Athletics position at uic?
Position Summary
The Extra Help Athletic Communications Associate supports the planning, promotion, and execution of marketing, fan engagement, and communications initiatives for UIC Athletics. This position assists with game day presentations, social media and digital content, community outreach, and ticket sales initiatives to enhance the overall fan experience and strengthen the UIC Flames brand. The role also contributes to graphic design projects, sponsorship activations, and administrative support, while coordinating marketing student workers and mascot operations to ensure seamless event execution and departmental efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan and execute in-game promotions, giveaways, and entertainment to enhance the fan experience.
- Assist with scripts, timelines, music, PA reads, and coordination of on-field/on-court activities.
- Support development and execution of marketing initiatives to drive attendance, revenue, and brand awareness.
- Assist with creating and posting content, managing accounts, and tracking engagement.
- Coordinate grassroots marketing efforts, youth programs, and appearances to build community relationships.
- Partner with the ticket office to promote group sales, theme nights, and student engagement.
- Create or coordinate marketing materials including flyers, signage, and digital graphics.
- Assist with fulfilling sponsor obligations such as in-game promotions and activations.
- Provide office support, manage inventory (giveaways, signage, etc.), and assist with other departmental projects as assigned.
- Oversee staffing and logistics for marketing student workers and UIC's mascot Sparky.
- Perform other duties as assigned.