Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

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University of South Dakota

Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Posting Number

CSA02097P

Department

USD-Intercollegiate Athletics

Physical Location of Position (City)

Vermillion

Posting Text

The University of South Dakota is accepting applications in the Athletic Department for the position of Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Communications.

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for promoting and supporting South Dakota’s 18

NCAA

Division I programs. Duties include writing press releases, contributing to the athletic department website, GoYotes.com, producing game programs and game notes ahead of events, updating media guides and record books, scoring home basketball events using Genius Sports software, working select away events, facilitating social media in line with department goals, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree is required, master’s preferred, and a minimum two years of experience in a college sports information office

• Proficiency in a variety of software applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and

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Live Stats

• Excellent AP writing skills and communication skills

• Experience in working with various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends

Posting Date

07/22/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

First Consideration Date

07/29/2024

Advertised Salary

Duration of the Term

12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

Frequently scheduled irregular hours

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The University of South Dakota is the flagship institution of South Dakota, located on a 216-acre campus in Vermillion, in the southeast corner of South Dakota.

USD

is

NCAA

Division I and a member of the Summit League and Missouri Valley Football Conference. For further information regarding

USD

and the Athletic Department, please refer to our website at www.GoYotes.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

| Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. | Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-fast, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication |

Protective Clothing/Equipment

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Physical Requirements

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Sensory Requirements

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Working Conditions & Exposures

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Working Environment

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Other 4. Reference List

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