Assistant Director of Strategic Communications – Intercollegiate Athletics

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Assistant Director of Strategic Communications – Intercollegiate Athletics

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Status: Full-time                                             
Hours: Varied

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications – Intercollegiate Athletics

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location: Intercollegiate Athletics
Position Status: Full-time                                             
Hours: Varied
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Position Number: 391801/10-852                 
FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position, with a start date of Spring 2023 and under the direction of the Associate AD, Strategic Communications is responsible for serving as the primary contact for Duquesne Women’s Basketball, and assigned Olympic sports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist with planning and implementing communications strategies as they relate to the goals and objectives of Duquesne’s 20-sport Division I athletics programs.

Oversee media relations efforts for assigned programs. Communicate with coaching staffs and media to coordinate interviews, provide timely, accurate information and handle media needs before, during and after competition. Staff home events and supervise the recording of accurate statistical information during events.

To provide timely content for the web including game recaps and previews. To report game results, statistics, student-athlete award nominations, coaches' award nominations and other pertinent information to conference offices, coaches’ associations and the NCAA.

Charged with developing an integrated brand marketing and communications plan that provides a strategic basis for the entire department, guiding both internal and external correspondence as well as public perception.

Monitor perceptions of Duquesne’s athletics programs and coordinate strategic messaging in conjunction with the marketing and branding department.

Work closely with marketing and branding to develop social media content with a strong focus on specific networks (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter).

Assist with hosting NCAA and Atlantic 10 Championship events.

Maintain a working knowledge of and adherence to NCAA, Atlantic 10, Northeast Conference and institutional rules and regulations. Communicate any possible infractions to the compliance staff.

Self-starter who works efficiently and is prepared to offer new and creative ways to conquer traditional tasks. Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively. Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Contribute to a positive department environment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong organizational skills and an ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, coaches, administrative staff, parents, alumni and the University community.

Must be available to work evenings and weekends as well as travel as required.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Minimum of 3 years of meaningful experience in media relations, athletics communications, or sports information

Ability to create and update documents using Adobe InDesign

Ability to create and update graphics using Adobe Photoshop

Experience with the NCAA Genius statistical platform and ability to compile game statistics

Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Basic graphic design experience and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud

Preferred qualifications:

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.