Director of Athletics Communications
Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Director of Athletics Communications will assist the Director of Athletics in all aspects of athletics communication.
Primary responsibility will be handling media relations and alumni relations.
Additional duties will include collecting sports information and content, preparing media releases, covering athletic event and alumni engagements, creating a social media presence, coordinating website development, updating statistics, and game coverage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Working with the Director of Athletics, develop policies and procedures relating to all aspects of the sports information function and internal operations.
Prepare schedules, rosters, news releases, newsletters, programs, and other written material relative to men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs.
Administer a system of files, statistics, results, and records for all programs.
Develop and maintain the Athletic Department Web Page.
Responsible for reporting updated sports information to both the University community and external media.
Work closely with the Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Office regarding feature stories on student athletes and staff.
Coordinate the Athletic Awards Ceremony, Hall of Fame Ceremony, and other recognitions.
Train and supervise work-study students involved in sports information responsibilities to include game statistics and office work.
Handle social media and create content for website and other media outlets Prepare Annual Reports and correspondence to alumni.
Work with Alumni Office for events and correspondence.
Work in concert with marketing to create branding and messaging consistent with the message and goals of the institution.
OTHER DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Perform other related administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Attend department meetings, designated events and assist with Admissions Open Houses if necessary.
Must adhere to all NCAA/NEWMAC/Salve Regina University rules and regulations.
In particular, all athletics personnel are charged with being knowledgeable of, and assuring and monitoring compliance by all student-athletes, coaching and administrative staffs with applicable governing constitutions, by-laws, rules, policies, interpretations and regulations of the NCAA, the University, and appropriate athletics conference.
Staff members shall immediately advise the Compliance Office if there is reason to believe that violations have occurred or will occur and shall cooperate fully in any investigation of possible NCAA or Conference violations.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Valid driver's license in good standing.
Current CPR, AED, and First-Aid Certifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Incumbent is subject to both inside and outside work and could encounter extreme weather conditions.
Requirements:
Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, athletic administration, higher education or related field strongly preferred.
Minimum of 2 years work experience in athletic administration.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze, and make decisions related to operational efficiency.
Strong coordination and organizational skills required to effectively manage operational challenges.
Demonstrated human relations, and effective communications skills are required.
Ability to workday, evening, and weekend hours are required.
The successful candidate will possess highly developed communication and organizational skills, efficiency in computer usage and a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to all aspects of the intercollegiate program.
Must promote and foster an environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Must embrace diversity in all forms by actively promoting a culture of inclusiveness and striving for justice in your actions as a reflection of Salve's mission and the Critical Concerns of the Sister's of Mercy.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Master's degree in athletic administration, higher education, or related field 2
years work experience in athletic administration Additional Information:
Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):
health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services long-term disability coverage employer-paid life and AD&D insurance up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center Other available benefits include:
supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac Tuition Exchange scholarship program.
Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time discounted pet insurance through ASPCA student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI) discounted auto and home insurance through Liberty Mutual employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP flexible spending health and dependent care accounts health savings accounts 529 collegebound saver program For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging values through diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcoming culture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the wider community.
Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.
No matter the path traveled to get here, the University acknowledges that many identities will intersect.
Salve Regina belongs to all in its community.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume.
Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates.
Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.
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