Posting Number

201201159P

Position Title

Assistant Athletics Communication Director

Department

Athletics: Administrative

Position Summary

Education/Experience

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse academic and athletic community.
• Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; strong command of grammar and English usage to include accuracy in proofreading, composing correspondence, editing, and typing.
• Ability to research, compose, proofread and identify suggested edits to drafts for special occasion presentations.
• Skill in prioritizing workflow and managing resources.
• Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in technical and computer skills including MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web Design, Stat-Crew or other statistical software, Adobe, the Internet and other relevant software, plus operation of standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in new social media and file management software including technical and computer skills related to the fully utilization of the marketing tools including Facebook, Dropbox, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, Shutterfly, Frontrush, Logmein, Tri-Casters, and other relevant software.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with portable and peripheral office/business tools.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel.

Physical Requirements

Essential Functions

• Serve as part of the Athletics Communication staff with the media and other sports information end-users for the 29 men’s and women’s varsity sports.
• Serve as the primary social media and graphic design presence for the athletics department.
• Manage and supervise all facets of assigned sports and serve as primary contact for assigned sports.
• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director in all aspects of athletics communication, including but not limited to: design and maintenance of athletics web site; production of media guides and game programs; recruitment and supervision of student assistants; the writing of several department publications including recruiting literature for individual sports teams; management of press box/table, statistics and reporting of results; recording and archiving of school records and serving as primary athletic department media liaison with the NCAA and each of our member conferences.
• Provide daily information to coaches and administration regarding athletic communications, media, web-design, etc.
• Assist in the oversight and supervision of the coordinators, student workers, and interns assigned to game day coverage.
• Work closely with Marketing & Digital Communication office to coordinate joint efforts in developing publications such as the Athletic View Book, Ventures, the Villager, and recruiting and marketing brochures.
• Be available to travel with teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Serve on committees as assigned.

Reports To

Assistant AD, Athletics Communication

Quick Link for Posting

Number of Available Positions

1

Work Location

Owings Mills

Position Category

Staff

Position Type

Full-Time

Months/Year

12

Hrs/Week

40

Hrs/Year

2080

FLSA

Exempt

Payroll

Biweekly

Recruitment Instructions

Open to All Applicants

Open Until Filled

No

EEO Statement