Job Title: Athletics Marketing and Event Coordinator

Department: Athletics Marketing

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

1733.33 Hours per year
10 Months per year
40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College (“CC”) is a private, four-year, highly selective liberal arts college of 2,100 undergraduate students and a small Master of Arts in teaching program. It is located on a 99-acre campus adjacent to downtown, ‘Olympic City’, Colorado Springs. The campus sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at the foot of Pikes Peak. The college operates an innovative curricular approach, known as the Block Plan, which entails students taking one course at a time for three and a half weeks, with the academic year divided into eight “blocks.” The Colorado College Department of Athletics sponsors 17 varsity programs. Fifteen programs compete at the NCAA Division III level and two at the Division I level. Division III programs are members of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), except for Men’s Lacrosse (independent) and Women’s Lacrosse (WIAC affiliate). Division I Men’s Hockey is a member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), and Division I Women’s Soccer competes as an affiliate member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).

Job Summary

Lead the execution and implementation of marketing and event management strategies. The Athletics Marketing and Event Coordinator position will be a task-oriented person with the ability to directly manage athletic and special events. This position will work independently on tasks and projects in collaboration with the Associate Athletics Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement and the Assistant Athletics Director for Operations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, creative, and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, and lead efforts to bring a positive experience to student-athletes, coaches, staff, and fans. This position will need to be capable of managing and overseeing athletic and special events independently, exercising discretion and independent judgement while leading day-to-day events they are assigned to. This position will also supervise and train students and event-related staff in relation to event execution.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution and implementation of Athletics department marketing, fan experience, and attendance strategies
Provide leadership and excellent communication for all aspects of day-of event implementation. Work directly with the Associate AD and Assistant AD on maintaining processes and procedures to support athletic and special events.
Manage the setup and breakdown of gameday promotional elements, including fan giveaways, props, and signage
Monitor and assess best practices for marketing and fan experience, and lead pre- and post-event evaluations
Provide leadership for event management, DI & DIII game operations, facility scheduling and rentals, special events, including conference and NCAA postseason championships
Work closely with department staff such as the Executive Assistant to the VP, advancement, or college events to support special events or recognitions within the department
Execute sponsorship activations by leading the coordination of on-court/field/ice in-game promotions and assisting with contract fulfillment
Manage inventory and quality control of all gameday supplies
Oversee and provide positive and effective guidance to student employees, volunteers, and game management-related personnel for assigned events/competitions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to think critically and solve problems; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse constituents and from different cultural backgrounds; excellent organizational and customer service skills; proficient with computer software programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point. Ability to perform occasional heavy physical effort to move and set up equipment related to facilities, game-day operations, etc. Demonstrated experience with event related operations. Evening and weekend work required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in sport related operations

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications.

Other Position Details:

Does not supervise others
Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: August 14, 2025; applications will be reviewed immediately
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Required documents include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. The review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Jessica Bennett, Associate Athletic Director, Marketing & Fan Experience, with questions: jbennett@coloradocollege.edu

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$47,070 annually

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid sick time – accrual of 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

Benefit Information:

Please refer to https://mybensite.com/coloradocollege/

Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html