Assistant Athletic Director for Communications

Job Description

Job Title:         Assistant Athletic Director for Communications

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Department:   Athletics & Recreation

Reports to:      Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation

Essential Responsibilities:


* Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics & Recreation and the University as well as the rules and regulations of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), MAC Freedom, the NCAA, and other authorities that may legitimately influence the intercollegiate athletics program.


* Complete all required departmental and institutional training and certification programs and participate actively in available professional development opportunities.


* Represent the athletic department on university-wide committees and at meetings as necessary.


* Write and disseminate various documents such as press releases, newsletters, information about our 25 intercollegiate teams, marketing materials, digital event programs, and athlete of the week nominations.


* Oversee all athletic-related social media networks and provide a wide variety of content including videos, game day postings, and feature stories.


* Oversee all aspects of department web streaming and provide broadcasting services that are highly professional and coordinated with the latest technologies.


* Maintain a photo library system and ensure that an appropriate supply of photographs is shared with each head coach to satisfy student-athlete requests.


* Compile team statistics for all intercollegiate sports.


* Collaborate with coaches in monitoring team record books and build an online resource in this area that is updated regularly.


* Serve on the Athletics Hall of Fame committee and assist with organizing and running the induction ceremony.

Additionally, help organize all end-of-the-year athletics awards (MVP, Coach’s Award, special awards, etc.).


* Provide score reporting and other required information to national, regional, conference, and local organizations.


* Supervise the athletic communications manager and the creative content and digital media coordinator.


* Serve on the athletic department’s senior administrative staff council to assist in formulating departmental policies and procedures; departmental decision-making; and general oversight of department operations.


* Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation.

Qualifications:

Education


* Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.

Experience


* 3 years or more experience working in an athletic communications office in a college setting is strongly preferred.

Specific Skills:


* Communicate effectively and professionally, including written, interpersonal, and public speaking.


* Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays....