Associate Director of Athletic Communications

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Position Information

Position Title

Associate Director of Athletic Communications

Job Description

The Associate Director of Athletic Communications will have primary sports responsibilities with women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and rowing. The Associate Director is expected to assist in navigating the rapidly changing world of communications and will assist in positioning the department to take advantage of opportunities through online resources, social media and other emerging mediums. The University of Tulsa sponsors 17 sports and is a member of the American Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I (FBS) level. This is a full-time staff position with benefits. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Publicize assigned sports – women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and rowing through traditional and new media• Serves as secondary contact for football and oversees communication intern for volleyball• Writing and editing of press releases, game notes, previews, game recaps and special features• Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports pages on the official website of Tulsa athletics• Coordinate and supervise the press operations for the assigned sports• Layout, design and editing of various sport publications/media guides• Organize, operate and manage computer stat programs (NCAA Live Stats/StatCrew) for various sports• Maintain updated records, statistics and photographic archives• Promote student-athletes and teams through various media entities• Serve as liaison with the American Athletic Conference and NCAA for responsible sports• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of full-time experience in athletic media relations or sports information required. Inputting experience with NCAA Live Stats and/or StatCrew. Excellent oral, written, and social media skills, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills, great attention to detail and willingness to work flexible hours.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Associate Director of Athletic Communications

Job Description

The Associate Director of Athletic Communications will have primary sports responsibilities with women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and rowing. The Associate Director is expected to assist in navigating the rapidly changing world of communications and will assist in positioning the department to take advantage of opportunities through online resources, social media and other emerging mediums. The University of Tulsa sponsors 17 sports and is a member of the American Athletic Conference at the NCAA Division I (FBS) level. This is a full-time staff position with benefits. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Publicize assigned sports – women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and rowing through traditional and new media• Serves as secondary contact for football and oversees communication intern for volleyball• Writing and editing of press releases, game notes, previews, game recaps and special features• Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports pages on the official website of Tulsa athletics• Coordinate and supervise the press operations for the assigned sports• Layout, design and editing of various sport publications/media guides• Organize, operate and manage computer stat programs (NCAA Live Stats/StatCrew) for various sports• Maintain updated records, statistics and photographic archives• Promote student-athletes and teams through various media entities• Serve as liaison with the American Athletic Conference and NCAA for responsible sports• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of full-time experience in athletic media relations or sports information required. Inputting experience with NCAA Live Stats and/or StatCrew. Excellent oral, written, and social media skills, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills, great attention to detail and willingness to work flexible hours.

Physical Demands

Minimal to Moderate Physical Demands

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S622P

Open Date

10/12/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Eeo Statement Summary

The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter