Director of Strategic Communications and Fan Engagement

Director of Strategic Communications and Fan Engagement

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for
quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a full-time Director of Strategic
Communications and Fan Engagement to join our community. The title of Assistant Athletic
Director of Strategic Communications and Fan Engagement would be considered for a more
experienced applicant.

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Director of Strategic Communications and Fan Engagement

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for
quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a full-time Director of Strategic
Communications and Fan Engagement to join our community. The title of Assistant Athletic
Director of Strategic Communications and Fan Engagement would be considered for a more
experienced applicant.

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Major Responsibilities

• Promotes the athletic department and the college to various constituents, including fans,

alumni, and prospective students.

• Maintains and updates the athletic website.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive social media plan for the athletic department.
• Serves as the athletics contact with local, regional, and national media.
• Performs and reports team statistical information to the media, G-MAC, and NCAA.
• Researches, writes, and edits news releases, including game recaps and student-athletes

feature stories.

• Oversees video/audio streaming of home contests on G-MAC Digital Network.
• Creates and distributes newsletters, fundraising correspondence, and special event

correspondence.

• Assists with production and execution of special events (e.g., Athletic Hall of Fame),

including program design and creation/production of video packages.
• Manages press box and scorer’s table operations at all home contests.
• Compiles statistics and other necessary information to ensure appropriate recognition of

student-athletes.

• Maintains current and historical files for all KWC sports, including maintaining an
extensive photo library and coordinating the photography needs of the department.

• Travels with teams as needed and/or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• One to three years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive computer skills, including desktop publishing, athletic statistical software, and
internet website design and maintenance. Experience with SideArm Sports is preferred.

• Up to date knowledge of social media trends.
• Graphic design and video editing skills.

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and clarity.
• Ability to work under deadlines while maintaining flexibility and a collaborative spirit.

Employee Benefits
This full-time position has access to a full range of employee benefits, including health, dental,
vision, and life insurance; retirement plans; a generous benefit time program; and tuition
benefits. Due to the college’s not-for-profit status, employees of Kentucky Wesleyan may be
able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US
Department of Education.

Application Process
To apply, complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As
part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and
contact information for three professional references. Review of application materials will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest
degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check. The College
will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting
qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant
city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for
excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has
been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in
the South as well as one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton
Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive
years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional curriculums.
Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or
terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on College.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the
Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and
Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis,
volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single
campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for
students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which
guide the entire college community:
• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus
community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and
physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of
the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and
appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that
reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively
create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all
forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,
beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to
promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only
available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily
accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,
MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several
new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five
parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting
visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites
Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan College, the Panthers, and the Owensboro
community may be found at:
• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/

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