Assistant Director for Communication

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Position Information

Posting Number

S25172P

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Position Information

Posting Number

S25172P

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Title

Athletic Communications Associate

Working Title

Assistant Director for Communication

Salary Range

$45,000 - $50,000 Annual

Employee Class

Civil Service

Department

Athletics

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time

Specialization

Hours Per Week

40+

Standard Work Week

Monday - Friday / occasional weekends

Job Summary

Under administrative direction from the Associate Athletic Director for Communication, the Assistant Director for Communication will assist in the day-to-day Athletics department communication and media relations operations for Chicago State University’s varsity sports, including publicizing, filling media requests and generating media interest for the intercollegiate athletics program.

Job Description

MEDIA

,

PUBLIC

RELATIONS

&

WEBSITE

Assist in providing coordination of all publicity and communications for the Department of Athletics, including interview coordination and media training for student-athletes and coaches

Develop and implement creative media/public relations strategies which includes supervising and approving content posted on all program and department social media accounts for assigned sports.

Produce editorial content for athletics website and printed materials for department and assigned sports.

Schedule and produce video content for distribution for assigned sports.

Responsible for all web site programming, maintenance and initiatives including strategies, editorial content, design and updating of historical data on GoCSUCougars.com and with our web site partner

SIDEARM

Sports

STATISTICS

AND

RECORDS

Manage and distribute Live Stats and StatCrew/Genius files for all assigned events including soccer, basketball and volleyball. Maintain and update program record books for assigned sports.

Collect and maintain records/stats for non-revenue/Olympic sports (golf, track, cross country, tennis, triathlon)

GAMEDAY

/

EVENT

OPERATIONS

Coordinate all aspects of media coverage for home sporting events

Schedule, train and supervise student workers, interns and game-day staff

Responsible to process and distribute credential requests

Manage press box and table at select events

Coordinate execution of gameday scripts and PA reads in collaboration with athletic administration partners.

Manage scoreboard operations at select events

DESIGN

AND

GRAPHICS

Collaborate and design all published content, promotional materials and social media graphics for assigned sports using graphic design tools (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and design partner BoxOut

Attend Athletic events to support Athletic Communications initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

One year professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Prior Division I experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Knowledge of social media analytics, social media publishing tools, web analytics, and tracking technologies.

Knowledge of media production, including social media platforms and efficiency of use, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, presentation software, spreadsheet software, video creation and editing software, web page creation and editing software, and analytical or scientific software.

Skill in producing live social media coverage.

Excellent organizational skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse community.

Knowledge of and compliance with

NCAA

rules is a condition of employment in this position.

Ability to work independently and complete assignments without direct supervision.

Ability to set priorities and complete assignments accurately within designated timelines.

Demonstrated strong commitment to inclusion and diversity including but not limited to differences in ethnicity, national origin, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification and ability.

Demonstrated dedication to continuous personal and professional development.

Ability to work nights and weekends for

CSU

Athletics and other University sponsored events

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with the University’s vehicle use policy

Additional Applicant Information

Physical Requirement/ Demands

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential functions.

Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment

Office and conference room settings. Environment may also encompass athletic / sport setting areas.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. References

Optional Documents

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