Asst Ath Communications Dir - 497511

Title: Asst Ath Communications Dir

Department Org: Athletic-Sports Information - 104970

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Title: Asst Ath Communications Dir

Department Org: Athletic-Sports Information - 104970

Employee Classification: U1 - Unclassified PSA FT

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC AD

Shift: 1

Job Description:

The assistant director for athletic communications serves as the primary media contact for the sports of softball, women’s volleyball, and other sports as assigned. Other assignments included in the assistant director’s duties are social media coordination, writing and editing for the Athletics website and editing department publications such as media guides and game programs, and assisting with football and basketball game operations. The assistant director has a supervisory role for student employees and interns, both in the office and at game events. The assistant director assists with other duties as assigned by the associate athletic director for communications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum two years of experience in a related communications field

Communication and other skills:
• Expertise required in desk-top publishing (Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop), statistical programs (Genius) and website editing programs.
• High level of written and verbal proficiency is required.
• High level of social media expertise is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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