Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

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Job Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Job Grade

PR11S

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Requisiton Details

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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EEO Statement:

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The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity. Read the full statement.

Job Title

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Job Grade

PR11S

Division

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Dept

Services

Department

Communications

Requisition Number

2024-00289

FTE (full-time equivalency)

100

Work Schedule

Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends

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

Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term

12- 12/12 months

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

No

Pay Information

45,000-50,000

Pay Schedule

FLSA Designation

Exempt

Position Summary

Position will serve as the primary communication contact for a variety of sport programs. Travel for an assigned sport/s away games and post season. Responsible for the production of game notes, statistics maintenance, fostering social media growth and home game management. Responsible for maintaining website pages for assigned sports. Plan and coordinate media days for

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sports which includes communication with local news media. Field and coordinate all media requests for assigned sports. Collaborate with the Athletic Communications and Marketing team to maintain brand standards. Will need to have an understanding of StatCrew and other stat software.

Job Duties

| Responsibility Area: | Sport Assignment | | Duties: |
Position will serve as the primary contact for designated sports and will travel with the designated teams. | | Percentage Of Time | 35 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Game Day Responsibilities | | Duties: |
Responsible for the production of game notes, maintenance of statistics, fostering growth of social media presence and management of home games. | | Percentage Of Time | 30 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Design | | Duties: |
Responsible for design elements and maintenance of athletics website as well as the layout of other printed products as necessary. | | Percentage Of Time | 15 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Part-time Staff | | Duties: |
Assist in the hiring and supervision of student interns and game night staff. | | Percentage Of Time | 15 | | Essential Function: | Yes |

| Responsibility Area: | Other | | Duties: |
Other duties as assigned | | Percentage Of Time | 5 | | 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 |
NA | | Required Additional Qualifications: |
Extensive knowledge of StatCrew software for various sports, specifically hockey 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 |
NA | | 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. * Please describe your experience in Communications and Public Relations.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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