Assistant Director, Athletics Strategic Communications

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The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Director, Athletics Strategic Communications. This is a full-time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 225 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director, Athletics Strategic Communications will plan, develop, implement, and assess communication and outreach efforts that represent University of Iowa people, programs, and policies using diverse materials and channels, including print, digital, broadcast, and social media; public events; displays and exhibitions; and public speech. Target communications to and build relationships with University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff; news media; alumni; current and prospective donors; policymakers; professional and industry partners; Iowa residents; parents; prospective students; and other external and internal audiences. The person in this position will work with assigned sports, including Volleyball and Track & Field, and will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Director, Athletics Strategic Communications. This is a full-time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 225 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director, Athletics Strategic Communications will plan, develop, implement, and assess communication and outreach efforts that represent University of Iowa people, programs, and policies using diverse materials and channels, including print, digital, broadcast, and social media; public events; displays and exhibitions; and public speech. Target communications to and build relationships with University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff; news media; alumni; current and prospective donors; policymakers; professional and industry partners; Iowa residents; parents; prospective students; and other external and internal audiences. The person in this position will work with assigned sports, including Volleyball and Track & Field, and will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum of one year experience in a fast-paced, high-profile communications or public relations position. (Athletics/sports experience preferred, including previous promotion of high profile teams and student-athletes);
• Ability to creatively produce and manage the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, podcasts, digital audio & video, digital photography, social media and print);
• Proficient in computer software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite;
• Working knowledge and ability to:
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail;  
  • Work constructively and collaboratively in a diverse environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
  • Work effectively in a highly-regulated team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working collaboratively with an external relations unit that includes social media, photography, videography, video production, graphic design, and marketing;
• Experience with Genius statistical software highly desired;
• Familiar with website content management system - experience with WMT highly desired;
• Two years experience in athletic communications/sports information environment managing media relations and content development for high-profile, nationally ranked, sport programs at the NCAA Division I level;
• Familiar with the sports of Volleyball and Track & Field;
• Proficient in social media content creation and management including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram;
• Demonstrated experience in feature writing and designing infographics.

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Communications” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.  Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history.
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athl-human-resources@uiowa.edu. 

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Communications Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A
• Starting Salary Minimum: 44,429
• Starting Salary Maximum: 48,000

Contact Information

• Organization: Athletics
• Contact Name: Suzanne Hilleman
• Contact Email: suzanne-hilleman@uiowa.edu