Announcement of Position Vacancy

Sept. 2, 2004

Department: Kansas Relays

Position Title: Marketing & Sponsorship Manager

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Type of Appointment: One-Year Appointment

Salary: $1050.00 per month

Duties: Responsible for helping create and manage various fundraising, sponsorship, and marketing plans for the Kansas Relays and other home track & field and cross country events hosted by KU. Will include event planning and event management assignments.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degreeOne year of experience in marketing and/or sponsorship salesKnowledge of database, workbook, and graphics software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sports management or comparable.Two or more years of experience in marketing and/or sponsorship sales.Experience working with athletic or entertainment organizations.Experience in event planning or management.

Contact Person: Send letter of application, resume and references to:

Human Resources Director
University of Kansas Athletics Department
1651 Naismith Drive
Lawrence KS 66045

Application Deadline: Initial review begins immediately and continues until position filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. THE UNIVERSITY ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED GROUP MEMBERS. FRDERAL AND ATATE LEGISLATION PROHIBITS DESCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY AND VETERAN STATUS. IN ADDITION, THE UNIVERSITY POLICIES PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, AND PARENTAL STATUS.