Associate Athletic Director for Communications

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S24120P

Posting Date

05 / 15 / 2024

Closing Date

Title

Athletic Communications Associate

Working Title

Associate Athletic Director for Communications

Salary Range

$45,000 - $50,000

Employee Class

Civil Service

Department

Athletics

Full-time / Part-time

Full-time

Specialization

Hours Per Week

Standard Work Week

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or designee, the Sports Information Director is responsible for the writing, editing and publishing of sports related media information on all University athletic programs.

The purpose of the Sports Information Director job is to ensure that the University assets are protected through adherence to applicable external and internal regulations and appropriate external representation of CSU Athletics.

Job Description

• Provide leadership and coordination of all publicity and communications for the Department of Athletics, including media relations and
• Develop and implement ongoing media training for coaches and student-athletes

Develop and implement creative media / public relations strategies

• Oversee all creative digital communications
• Produce content for all of the Department's athletic teams telling Cougar Stories through all media types
• Develop, implement, refresh and manage CSU Athletics official website and all department social media accounts
• Maintain all department and team statistical records
• Nominating student-athletes and coaches for conference and national awards

Select, train and manage the day-to-day priorities for athletics communication student-assistants

Coordinate all communication involving CSU and the Northeast Conference

Collaborate branding, vision and relevancy of CSU web site with partner SIDEARM Sports

• Staying current on emerging digital communications trends, including but not limited to, mobile technology, metrics and social media
• Coordinating all aspects of media coverage for home sporting events
• Serve as a leader for game day execution, collaborating with other departments within the athletic department, including but not limited to the ticket office, event management, marketing, to ensure events run efficiently

Performing other duties and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications includes a bachelor's degree

collegiate experience preferred

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of communication, marketing, social media best practices
• Knowledge of compiling game statistics (Stat Crew) for a variety of sports
• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and details effectively
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of constituencies
• Must maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA , and CSU rules and regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain a presence on social media
• Must have good attention to detail and the ability to note errors and inconsistencies
• Ability to meet established deadlines

Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop); and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree preferred

One year plus of managing / administration of NCAA rules and regulations.

2. Work experience in compiling game statistics for a variety of sports.

3. One year plus of proficient level work experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop).

Relevant experience with supervisory responsibility in collegiate or professional sports is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies;
• critical thinking and problem solving aptitude; ability to initiate appropriate action to resolve challenging issues; organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and manage projects;

and conscious customer service orientation.

Additional Applicant Information

Chicago State University is committed to diversity and inclusion in our campus community and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to join our team.

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provide equal opportunity in our educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation or national origin.

Physical Requirement / Demands

Work Environment

• This position will require you to work nights and weekends.
• It may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; It requires both an indoor and outdoor working environment in all weather conditions.
• Position may require periods of sitting; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk distances to perform work.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and / or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Must have the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must have the flexibility to travel, work weekends and evenings.
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