Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Marketing Assistant. Seawolf Athletics is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC), and competes in multiple National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) divisions. The Seawolf program features 13 teams competing at both the Division I and Division II levels. UAA Athletics Mission includes supporting the educational mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage, protecting and promoting the safety, health, and wellness of our Student-Athletes, guiding and supporting our Student-Athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence, striving to produce honorable graduates and citizens, and being actively engaged in our Community. Seawolf Athletics is based in the Alaska Airlines Center and the Avis Alaska Sports Complex. We are committed to building and supporting a welcoming division focused on assisting all Seawolf student-athletes in achieving their academic and athletic goals, preparing them for the workforce, and encouraging them to make positive contributions to the community after their time at UAA.

As a Marketing Assistant, you will support UAA Athletics with event presentation development and game-day operations to enhance the fan experience. Responsibilities include assisting with promotions, social media, sponsorship activation, community engagement, donor and sponsor relations, promotional materials, and in-game entertainment.

To thrive in this position, you must have excellent organization skills and knowledge of social media platforms. To be successful in this role, the individual needs to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have experience working independently as well as working in a team environment. The individual must be able to work evenings, weekends and occasional holidays.

Minimum Qualifications include previous experience with live event production and athletics. To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must: a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or b. for employment between semesters, have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; and c. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; and d. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). GNAC and NCAA required learning modules completed within 30 days of the job start date. UA Safe Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.

Position Details include this position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a part-time, non-exempt student position, up to 20 hours per week, $15.26 per hour.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kristin Warren, UAA Athletics HR Coordinator, at klwarren2@alaska.edu or (907) 786-1233.

Applicant Instructions include attaching a resume and three (3) professional references with your application. If a degree is disclosed, an official transcript showing the highest degree will be required upon offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska ( is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.