Requisition Title

-Assistant Athletic Director for Communications(24001298)

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Title: Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
Job Category: Non-Unit
Posting Date: August 8, 2024 Close Date: N/A
Salary: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

This is a 12-month full time position residing in the Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs. This position of Assistant Athletic Director for Communications reports to the Executive Director of Athletics. The AssistantAthletic Director is a member of the management team and a team leader that provides direct supervision for full time, part time and student employees.

The Assistant AD for Communications is responsible for all communications initiatives for the Athletic Department and it's 20 intercollegiate athletic teams. This individual has a wide range of responsibilities which include: teammanagement, customer service, writing, editing, graphic design, social media, webpage management, archiving, marketing,promotions, proactive media pitching and the facilitation of interviews and questions. The Assistant AD will also be directlyresponsible for advising and executing the department s awards and honors in collaboration with the larger team as well assupporting other department wide announcements and crisis/issues management.

The Assistant AD for Communications is the lead game management supervisor responsible for thecoordination of game day staffing (internal and external), promotional events & activities, community outreach, special events andspecial announcements across the department's 20 sponsored sports. The Assistant AD will serve as a forward-thinking expert inthe field that actively keeps abreast of trends and tools and helps educate the athletic staff to identify and seize opportunities thatarise.

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Requisition Title

-Assistant Athletic Director for Communications(24001298)

Description

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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Job Title: Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
Job Category: Non-Unit
Posting Date: August 8, 2024 Close Date: N/A
Salary: For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

This is a 12-month full time position residing in the Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs. This position of Assistant Athletic Director for Communications reports to the Executive Director of Athletics. The AssistantAthletic Director is a member of the management team and a team leader that provides direct supervision for full time, part time and student employees.

The Assistant AD for Communications is responsible for all communications initiatives for the Athletic Department and it's 20 intercollegiate athletic teams. This individual has a wide range of responsibilities which include: teammanagement, customer service, writing, editing, graphic design, social media, webpage management, archiving, marketing,promotions, proactive media pitching and the facilitation of interviews and questions. The Assistant AD will also be directlyresponsible for advising and executing the department s awards and honors in collaboration with the larger team as well assupporting other department wide announcements and crisis/issues management.

The Assistant AD for Communications is the lead game management supervisor responsible for thecoordination of game day staffing (internal and external), promotional events & activities, community outreach, special events andspecial announcements across the department's 20 sponsored sports. The Assistant AD will serve as a forward-thinking expert inthe field that actively keeps abreast of trends and tools and helps educate the athletic staff to identify and seize opportunities thatarise.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to work independently.
• Writing, editing, web, written, social media, and video content generation, proofreading.
• Understanding rules of all 20 intercollegiate sports and practicing judgement.
• Maintaining knowledge and keep up to date of technology trends and software necessary to execute responsibilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Bringing materials and equipment up and down steps to press boxes and across campus to various athletic facilities.
• Most weeks in season require six days per week and sometimes seven days per week.
• Long hours that sometimes stretch over 14 hours in a day, sitting for long periods of time.
  

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Photography, photo editing and video skills preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sports Information/Athletic Communications knowledge and experience.
• Strong knowledge of athletic operations and game management.
  

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
• Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
  

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Primary Location

:Athletic Rec Center - Recreation and Wellness

Work Locations

: Athletic Rec Center - Recreation and Wellness

2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township08628

Job

:Staff

Organization

:The College of New Jersey

Job Posting

:Aug 8, 2024, 1:15:04 PM

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