Who We Are:At Gonzaga we don't just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for -- and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga's commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU's onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.For more information, click here{rel="nofollow"}.Job Purpose:In collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletic Director -- External Operations, this position manages the daily operations and functions of the departments' Marketing and Creative Services areas. This position provides leadership on matters related to the functional areas of responsibility to meet the needs of the department. Position ensures alignment with department's strategic business plan and guides vision and strategy for the area in order to achieve Athletic Department objectives and to move Gonzaga University's mission forward.Minimum Qualifications:
Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in marketing & promotions or other related field.At least one (1) year of demonstrated supervisory experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a diverse university, community and athletic department environment cultivating and maintaining positive working relationships.Ability to be detail oriented in a high stress, fast--paced environment.Energetic and motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work within a competitive and collaborative environment and meet critical project deadlines.Ability to solve problems, make decisions, multi-task and prioritize ongoing and new projects successfully.Excellent administrative, organizational, time management, computer application, communication and personnel management skills/Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as needed, for various Athletic functions and events.EEO Statement:Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with