Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Communications

Summary

Position Title

Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Communications

Department

Athletics

Status

Full Time/Exempt

Job Summary

The incumbent in this role will assume the pivotal leadership position overseeing all aspects of sports information and media content within JU athletics. Key responsibilities encompass the cultivation and direct supervision of a team of professionals, meticulous management of the athletic department's official website utilizing SIDEARM, maintenance of pertinent statistical data, active promotion of the JU athletics brand across various external channels, and facilitation of press coverage in collaboration with local and national media representatives.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Director of Athletic Communications
• Assistant Director of Creative Services
• Athletic Communications Graduate Assistants
• Creative Services Graduate Assistants

Duties/Responsibilities

• Represent Jacksonville University and the Athletic Department in a positive manner to other schools, and the greater Jacksonville. Represent the athletic department and university in a professional manner at various internal and external functions and in working with internal and external constituencies, including but not limited to the media and general public
• Lead and manage assigned professional staff members of the athletic communications and creative services departments
• Build and implement a comprehensive communciations and creative strategy to promote and enhance the brand of JU Athletics
• Oversee the liaison between JU Athletics and Gemstone Media in a collaborative partnership for our broadcasting needs
• Maintaining positive relationships with members of the local and national media (earned media)
• Field and facilitate interview requests for coaches
• Pitch stories that result in earned media for Jacksonville University
• Provide appropriate gameday accommodations that fulfill all communications and creative services needs
• Use creative, innovative approach to generate positive promotion of sport programs
• Manage all statistical and biographical data for the department
• Maintain the official website (judolphins.com) through the department agreement with SIDEARM
• Serve to communicate official policies of the athletic department to JU’s fans, alumni, students and campus community
• Serve as the sole liaison to local and national media in attendance at home events for assigned sports
• Travel with assigned teams to regular season contests
• Travel to conference tournament and other games as necessary
• Work within the department to cultivate positive relationships with the administration
• Serve as the point of contact for all communications related aspects of hosting or attending NCAA postseason events participated in by assigned teams
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence a variety of stakeholders.
• Develop effective working relationships with coaches and other members of the Athletic Department and throughout the University.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient with personal computers, including the entire suite of Microsoft Office Applications, Adobe Creative Cloud, and others as required.
• Ability to lead, manage, coach, and mentor people assigned to administrative functions within the department.
• Strong working knowledge of and proficiency in the use of social media platforms including but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and more.
• Proficiency with Stat Crew and NCAA Live Stats statistical software
• Strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft-based programs, including Word and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience with computer software applications preferred.
• Highly passionate about their personal and professional growth.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or Sports Management is highly desirable. Advanced Degree is preferred.
• An understanding of NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in athletic department or related area
  • Demonstrated ability to work with others
  • Ability to successfully balance and manage multiple tasks in an active, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral, written, and computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift 10-20 pounds of equipment for game day operations (printers, cd players, boxes of printed material, etc…)
• Work is conducted primarily in an office environment, however attendance at athletic and
  other University events is required.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit a copy of their resume to Rick Canter at rcanter1@ngskmc-eis.net.