Athletics Communications Director
Posted Date: Oct 21, 2026
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Athletics Communications Director
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Category:
Athletics
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Department:
Athletics
Locations:
Bristol, RI
Posted:
Oct 20, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time Regular
Ref. No.:
1669
Position ID:
205952
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About Roger Williams University:
At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.
To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.rwu.edu/who-we-are/diversity-equity-inclusion.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation, the Athletics Communications Director serves as the primary contact for the promotion of all Roger Williams University sports, including twenty-five varsity sports and eleven club sports. The Athletics Communications Director is responsible for communication from the Athletic department including website content, social media content, statistical record, event management, and other activities related to Athletic communication and event staffing.
Essential Functions
Produce content including, but not limited to, press releases and game stories for recaps of games and events, to be used in news releases and feature stories related to RWU Athletics, on the website, social media outlets, written communications, and other means of internal and external communication.
Responsible for compiling, recording, tracking, and reporting of all statistics by means of leading the Statistics Crew, using the StatCrew system.
Report all statistics to the appropriate NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs.
Provide statistical information to assist in determining student athlete awards.
Supervise graduate students and student workers.
Oversee video and graphic design production by assigning work to, and reviewing work of, graduate students and student workers, as well as create original content as needed.
Maintain the school's athletics website and various social media outlets by reviewing all content, collecting information from all members of the Athletics Department.
Assist in home event management by providing oversight of video and live online streaming of contests and score table, ensure coverage of the stat crew, schedule student workers to staff the event, and other duties related to proper event management.
Staff Management
Hire, train, manage, motivate, and evaluate direct report staff.
Additional Functions
Provide statistical and digital content to be used for special Athletic events such as the end of the year and hall of fame banquets.
Strengthen the visibility of, and represent, the Athletics Department within the campus community through various communications to keep students and staff informed about recent activities of the department and teams.
Serve on campus committees as needed.
Provide campus wide communications related to Athletic
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Minimum of two year experience in related field.
Experience with StatCrew and/or PrestoSports Live Stats, Adobe Design Suite, and website content management systems including SIDEARM.
The ability to communicate effectively across all forms of media is expected.
Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or iMovie.
Ability to work evening and weekend hours is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field.
Marketing experience.
Supervisory experience.
At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu
Application Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.
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