Assistant Director Of Athletic Communications

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Position Information

Posting Number

S05072P

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Position Information

Posting Number

S05072P

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Position Title

Assistant Director Of Athletic Communications

Department

Athletics

Location

Arlington

Job Family

Communications/Public Affairs

Position Status

Full-time

Work Hours

Standard

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm. May require some evening & weekend hours

Open to

External and Internal

Salary

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Duration

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis

Monthly

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Benefits at UTA

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University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/pr.... The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary

Execute the strategic plan of the Associate AD for Brand Advancement, adhering to directives, planning and accountability and assist in daily execution of athletics communications plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the primary communication contact for selected sports (a combination, but not all, of the following: women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, track & field/cross country). Serve as the website administrator for UTAMavs.com to ensure all non-sport pages are updated and accurate. Work with the creative content team to generate material and develop storylines for social media outlets. Disseminate information on UTAMavs.com, including game notes, press releases and other news stories. Report statistics, schedules, rosters and all other media needs in a timely manner to UTAMavs.com, the NCAA and Western Athletic Conference offices. Staff gameday roles for assigned teams and travel with teams as required. Archive and build up the historical database for assigned sports by digitizing old stats, rosters and team material for UTAMavs.com. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and experience in intercollegiate athletic communications, including areas of journalism, public relations, media services or new media strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics and website maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong writing and editing skills, content management systems (SIDEARM) experience, knowledge of statistical programming (Genius Sports and StatCrew). Software skillset includes Adobe products (Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, etc.), social media publishing and analytics and photo databases (Photoshelter). Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Office setting, press box setting, outdoor working environment at certain sporting events, team travel.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of collegiate athletics.

Working Title

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required

3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of related experience do you have?

   • None/less than 1 year
   • 1 to 2 years
   • 3 to 4 years
   • 5 years or more

2. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • PhD or equivalent

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume or CV Optional Documents 1. Cover/Interest Letter

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