Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

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Working Title

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Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

Department

Sports Information

Compensation Title

Position Number

30025075

Position Status

Regular

Work Schedule

Varies; nights and weekends will be required. Travel will be required.

Hours per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University (

NKU

) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work.

NKU

is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

Purpose of Position

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Communication reports to the Associate Director of External Operations for all duties associated with the planning and implementing of the Athletic Department’s communication strategy in accordance with Northern Kentucky University (

NKU

), Horizon League, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

) guidelines.

The Assistant Athletics Communication Director is responsible for coordinating the communication efforts – including, but not limited to, news releases, media accommodations, website content, social media content, sport statistics, digital media, athletic publications, etc. – for the women’s basketball team, men’s soccer, baseball, volleyball, men’s & women’s golf and men’s & women’s tennis programs.

The Assistant Director will communicate effectively within the athletic department, as well as campus marketing and communications, to promote the University’s athletics programs. The Assistant Director aids in the development of programming, promotional activities, public relations and support services. The Assistant Director will also work closely with the Coordinator of Creative services and student workers.

Compliance with

NCAA

rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff it is expected that the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications will have a full understanding of the

NCAA

rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the Assistant Athletics Communication Director will comply with all

NCAA

rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee.

Primary Responsibilities

Regular Duties Performed Daily or Almost Daily:

1. Full communication support for women’s basketball, baseball, volleyball, men’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s tennis programs.

2. Prepare, maintain and distribute media information as well as other publicity for assigned programs.

3. Produce content for distribution to media outlets, NKUNorse.com and Norse Athletics social media accounts, including, but not limited to, recaps, previews, press releases, graphics, digital media, etc.

4. Coordinate student-athlete media appearances for assigned programs.

5. Pitch story ideas to local, regional and national media.

6. Provide support to the department’s digital (video) efforts, including features and assistance with live broadcast production of home sporting events. This may also include assisting with creation of video content.

7. Work closely with all broadcast partners to provide accurate information on teams.

8. Nominate and promote honors and awards for student-athletes, coaches and administrators.

9. In coordination with the Associate Director for External Operations, assist in the daily management of NKUNorse.com, which may include being the primary liaison with NKU’s website provider.

10. Provide support for select athletic events not part of assigned sports.

11. Update daily statistics, records and historical facts. Maintain and provide departmental statistics for report to

NCAA

, Horizon League, opponents, media and the campus.

1. Supervise student employees, which includes managing student schedules and hiring responsibilities as necessary.

2. Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel.

3. Develop a positive relationship with all media outlets and provide services to radio/TV personalities. Also, edit the content and provide editorial support for other sports.

4. Comply with

NKU

, Horizon League and

NCAA

regulations.

Periodic Duties Recurring at Fixed Intervals

:

1. Report to

NCAA

, National Coaches Associations and the Horizon League weekly updates on statistics for the sports programs.

1. Travel with selected teams during the regular season and post season.

Occasional Duties Performed:

1. Work with the Go Norse Fund to promote fund-raising events, i.e. golf outings, galas, online auctions, etc.

2. Coordinate with marketing, ticketing and promotions to aid in ticket sales.

Performance Traits:

1. Good organizational skills

2. Good communication skills

3. Good interpersonal skills

4. Display leadership skills

5. Use tact

6. Be motivated

7. Use integrity

8. Be professional

9. Be loyal

10. Use fairness and equitable treatment of others

11. Display public relation skills

12. Promotion of programs

13. Promptness and attendance

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of related experience

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite,

NCAA

Live Stats and StatCrew

Position requires considerable initiative, creativity and independence

Evidence of strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Three or more years of related experience

Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Minimum Experience

2 years

Salary

tbd

Pay Grade

S70

Posting Detail Information

| Requisition Number | 2023S1968 | | Job Open Date | 02/02/2024 | | Job Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Quick Link | https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13593 | | Is this an internal only posting? | |

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 3. References Optional Documents

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