Assistant director communications

Lehigh University

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.

Join Lehigh University's dynamic Athletics department and become part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and student success. As Assistant Director, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating Mountain Hawks athletics through strategic communications, marketing, and event operations.

You'll support our communications, marketing, and event operations functions while promoting Lehigh's exceptional athletic programs and student-athletes. Through creative content development, media relations, and event coordination, you'll enhance fan engagement and strengthen community connections. Your storytelling expertise will spotlight our student-athletes' achievements while supporting marketing initiatives that showcase the Mountain Hawks spirit.

Position Number: S99320

This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $39,080 - $46,910 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary communications contact for assigned sports, managing statistics, game coverage, and media requests.
• Write and edit content for the athletics website, social media, and other digital platforms to highlight student-athletes, coaches, and team accomplishments.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with the department’s brand.
• Coordinate game-day promotions, in-game entertainment, and other fan engagement activities.
• Contribute to branding and visual presentation projects across athletics venues.
• Serve as event operations support or site supervisor for assigned competitions, ensuring smooth game-day logistics.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to meet event needs and maintain compliance with NCAA, Patriot League, and university standards.
• Train and oversee student workers, interns, or part-time event staff as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute ideas to enhance communications, marketing, and event operations.
• Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices in athletic communications and fan engagement.
• Uphold and promote Lehigh Athletics’ mission, values, and commitment to excellence in all activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• One to three years relevant work experience
• Experience in sports writing as a student or intern
• Familiarity with statistical software packages used in sports events

Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website. Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's 

[email protected]

.
• Variable shifts/schedule
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severance associated with this position
• The duties of the position do not allow for a remote work option; the employee in this position will be required to work on campus where they can be fully accessible to the Lehigh community

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

PI278937141