Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

Posted on February 27th, 2024 by Travis Dix

Averett University Athletics is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications.

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will be responsible in assisting the Director of Athletics Communications in day-to-day operations, game day events and historical record keeping. Additionally, the assistant will be responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics Communications in the writing, video editing and other multimedia content for the website and social media; including previews, recaps, feature stories, historical content and more. The assistant may also be responsible for teaching, mentoring, training, scheduling and managing a workforce of federal work study employees, interns and student-volunteers.

The successful candidate must be able to develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni, parents and sponsors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University Community.

Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s degree and successful coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.

Master’s degree preferred along with two years’ experience at the intercollegiate level. Strong management skills, recruiting experience, computer/technology skills, and strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sport management, communication, journalism, public relations or related field.

Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

Posted on February 27th, 2024 by Travis Dix

Averett University Athletics is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications.

The Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will be responsible in assisting the Director of Athletics Communications in day-to-day operations, game day events and historical record keeping. Additionally, the assistant will be responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics Communications in the writing, video editing and other multimedia content for the website and social media; including previews, recaps, feature stories, historical content and more. The assistant may also be responsible for teaching, mentoring, training, scheduling and managing a workforce of federal work study employees, interns and student-volunteers.

The successful candidate must be able to develop positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, media, alumni, parents and sponsors while interacting successfully with department personnel and the University Community.

Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s degree and successful coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience.

Master’s degree preferred along with two years’ experience at the intercollegiate level. Strong management skills, recruiting experience, computer/technology skills, and strong oral and written communication skills are essential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sport management, communication, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Prior experience in a collegiate sports information office.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with knowledge of AP style.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and InDesign.
• Knowledge of social media sites (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• Experience with photography and public address announcing/broadcasting.
• Experience in shooting and editing video.
• Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record required.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as contact for assigned sports.
• Assist with website management and content for averettcougars.com and social media, including previews, recaps, feature stories, historical content and more.
• Assist with the creation of video and multimedia content for social media.
• Assist in game day operations for all sports.
• Manage, teach, train, schedule and mentor students who work within the department as employees or through class assignments.
• Assist with the design of printed materials for athletics.
• Conduct the program in compliance with all NCAA, Old Dominion Athletic Conference and the University’s rules, regulations and values

This position has a flexible start date and will remain open until filled. Graduates and future graduates will be given consideration for the position.

Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume and references IN ONE DOCUMENT to communicationsassistant@averett.edu

Please Note:

• Background checks are required for all positions.
• An applicant must have an unrestricted right to work in the U.S.
• Averett University’s policies, programs and activities, including hiring practices, comply with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression and veteran status. Inquiries related to the University’s compliance with Title IX should be directed to Averett’s Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Estabrook, at titleix@averett.edu. Additional contact information, reporting options, and the University’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy can be found at https://www.averett.edu/about-us/title-ix/. Inquiries may be made externally to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights: https://www.ed.gov/ocr.
• Averett University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, can be found at https://www.averett.edu/wp-content/uploads/9.30.21-ASR-for-2020.pdf.
• Averett University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required frequently to be able to have the ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by athletes. The employee is frequently required to visually monitor student-athletes, sit, stand, lift and carry (up to 50 pounds), reach, squat, climb stairs, kneel, and move equipment/boxes up to 50 lbs.

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