Senior Associate Athletic Director, Integrated Communications/Chief of Staff

EXPIRED

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3945

View Full Description

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

SAECC3945

Apply Now

Advertised Title

Senior Associate Athletic Director, Integrated Communications/Chief of Staff

Campus Location

Position Number

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Special Conditions

The department is especially interested in candidates with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field and experience in Division I

FBS

institutions.

Screening for the position will begin immediately

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Will occasionally require work beyond normal schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, and travel.

Posting Date

08/02/2024

Closing Date

08/07/2024

Open Until Screening Begins

No

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

This position supervises the Athletic Marketing, Game Day Presentation staff, Integrated Communications staff, Digital Media staff, Name, Image and Likeness Coordinator(s), and Social Media Manager(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple competing deadlines.

Knowledge of athletics marketing and communications best practices.

Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Organizational skills.

Additional Position Information

Must be able to comply with all University, Department, Board of Trustees, Athletic Conference, and

NCAA

policies and procedures.

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) [

](https://www.memphis.edu/hr/pdf/hiring...)

Job Duties

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Develop and lead a strategic public relations plan for the Athletics Department including oversight of all digital media, social media, video services, and new media initiatives, as well as including advertising trade agreements.

Oversee development of athletics website.

Oversight of Integrated Communications staff (Communications, marketing, Branding) and Creative Content staff (Social & Digital Media) |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Provide senior-level management support in planning, negotiating, developing, and/or implementing unit or department programs and services.

Work directly with the Director of Athletics to coordinate all strategic plans/initiatives, capital projects, fiscal policy & projections, and fundraising efforts.

Provide operational support to Director of Athletics and senior staff with a focus on solving problems and increasing efficiency and effectiveness. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Develop and lead strategic internal and external marketing and communications plans for the department and provide executive oversight to all Athletics Department communications platforms and messaging, creative content, live broadcast productions, and game presentations.

Organize, direct, and review major external initiatives in conjunction with University Public Relations & Communications Staff, ensuring coordination with other divisions and appropriate entities as needed. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Coordinate all communication on behalf of the Director of Athletics and respond to media or public inquiry in absence of the Director of Athletics

Responsible for the communication of the department’s day-to-day operations and written correspondence and presentations for the department.

Develop and maintain internal relationship to ensure the University’s interests and expectations are met and contribute to the cultivation of relationships with alumni, donors, university management, and all other internal and external constituents. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Develop, manage, and adapt a strategic branding plan for the department that is consistent with the University of Memphis brand standards. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Responsible for the development of messaging and communication plans for revenue generation to include ticket sales, season, individual and group sales, annual fund donations, capital campaigns, sponsorships, and any other activities that generate revenue. Regularly attend athletics events to assist as directed. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Attend meetings and executive-level functions as a surrogate for the Director of Athletics and represent the department at various events, campus & professional committees.

Participate in the establishment of unit or University-wide written plans, policies and procedures. |

| Duties & Responsibilities |
Perform other duties as assigned. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have experience in a Division 1 NCAA collegiate environment?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you possess a Master's degree?

   • yes
   • no

3. * Do you have a valid drivers license

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. References List

View Less Description