Assistant AD of Communications

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To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting, you must go to the Posting Summary Page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Posting Summary Page or select Posting Summary Page from the left navigation menu. Once a summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Action button for a list of possible approval step options.

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Job Title

Assistant AD of Communications

Job Grade

PR13S

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Dept

Services

Department

Communications

Requisition Number

2024-00253

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?

No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

No

Pay Information

Negotiable based on experience

Pay Schedule

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

This position serves as the primary contact for Omaha Athletics’ sports information and communications department. This position will serve as the supervisor for two assistant sport information directors. This position will be responsible for the oversite of the website and social media content. This position will be responsible for the oversite of game day sports information duties, including but not limited to game day notes, game day stats and media relations. This position will serve as the main contact for media relations and will be responsible for press conferences, interview requests, press releases and other media related duties. This position will work with campus communications to ensure that communications, collaboration, and brand standards are appropriate. This position also serves as the primary communication contact for Hockey, Track & Field, Cross Country and Men’s Tennis.

Job Duties

| Responsibility Area: | Supervision | | Duties: |
Supervisor for two assistant sports information directors | | Percentage Of Time | 20 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Game day responsibilities | | Duties: |
Responsible for game day sports information duties including staffing | | Percentage Of Time | 25 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Social media | | Duties: |
Responsible for social media and website content and maintenance | | Percentage Of Time | 25 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Communication contact | | Duties: |
Designated communication contact and liaison for campus communication and for local and national media | | Percentage Of Time | 20 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Other duties as assigned | | Duties: |
Other duties as assigned | | Percentage Of Time | 10 | | Essential Function: | No |

Required and Preferred Qualifications

| Required Education |
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Communications, Journalism, or related field

| | Required Experience |
Two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience | | Required License/Certification |
N/A | | Required Additional Qualifications: |
Extensive knowledge of StatCrew software for soccer, basketball, softball and familiarity with additional next generation software. Demonstrate working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and other creative programs. Proficient with website and social media platforms. | | Preferred Education |
N/A | | Preferred Experience | | | Preferred License/Certification | | | Preferred Additional Qualifications: | |

Compliance Requirements

| Credit Check | No | | Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check | No | | Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment | No | | Drug Screen | No |

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have attained?

   • none
   • High School Diploma/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctorate (PhD, MD,EdD, JD etc)

2. * Describe any work experience relevant to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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