Associate Director of Athletic Communications

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: The person in this position will assist the director in coordinating all aspects of the department's athletic communications office, including, but not limited to, statistical record-keeping, website maintenance, social media coordination, video webcasting services, photo/video editing, media relations, award nominations, staff/student-athlete profiles, and special event coordination.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities :

• Assists in the development and implementation of an athletics communications plan and serves as primary liaison between athletics staff, student-athletes, and media outlets for assigned sports.
  
• Produces electronic and printed content to promote the department's athletics programs, student-athletes, home athletic events, fundraising and community service initiatives, and recruiting materials.
  
• Oversees and provides regular and engaging content for all athletically-related social media platforms, including post-game interviews, video highlight packages, photographs and information graphics.
  
• Updates and maintains athletics website and record books, while submitting statistics and team results in accordance with guidelines set by NCAA, conference, and affiliated organizations.
  
• Promotes individual student-athletes for awards and honors, and nominates the university as a whole for various athletic, academic, and miscellaneous awards and honors.
  
• Provides direct support for special athletic events, including end-of-year athletics banquet, golf outing, Hall of Fame, and other events.
  
• Participates in the hiring, training, supervising, and managing payroll for student employees assigned to work in the athletics communications office.
  
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include event management, facility supervision, assigned administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the Athletics Department at conferences/meetings.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic communications, sports management, or related field from accredited college or university is required.
  Master's degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required with prior experience in athletics or related field strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated leadership, vision, personnel, and management skills.
  

Skills:

• Computer competency required. Experience with Stat Crew software, Adobe Creative Suite, SIDEARM Sports content management system, various social media platforms, video webcasting services, and video editing programs strongly preferred.
  
• Basic photography skills and photo editing knowledge strongly preferred.
  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
  
• Strong initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and administration.
  
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects under time constraints.
  
• Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgement.
  
• General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for games expected.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations required.
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
• Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the thoroughness of the work assigned that allows for independent and accurate recording of statistics for all sponsored sports in a variety of athletic venues (student athletes in active game play, indoors and outdoors).

Supervision

• Received: Position reports to the Director of Athletic Communications.
• Given: Supervises student employees and/or interns.

Application Instructions :

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University's graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia's quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Position Code: AC0223