Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications

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Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications

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Working Title

Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications

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Position Number

FA7220

Posting Number

AP00434P

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Is this position restricted?

No

Work Location

Radford

Division

Central Administration-40

College/Unit

Central Admin-Local Auxiliary-460

Department

Sports Information - 46016

Hours Per Week

40

Months Per Year

12

Academic or Calendar Year

Calendar Year

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

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Work Schedule

| Normal Work Schedule |
Evenings and weekends required | | Physical Demands | |

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| Contact Name for Applicant | Nicole Green | | Contact Phone for Applicant | 540-831-6194 | | Education/experience |
Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training and experience. Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktoppublishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office. | | Job Summary |
The Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will develop and manage a strategic,
innovative, and comprehensive external and internal communications strategy for the Radford
University Athletics Department. This position will be responsible for developing, integrating, and
implementing a broad range of communications and public relations activities that will enhance the overall mission of the department.

The Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will oversee and direct the operations of the Athletics Communications Office and Video Production Office to include managing associatedbudgets and supervision of full and part-time employees, student assistants, and interns. Other areas of responsibility include serving as liaison to local and national media, brand advancement through writing and distributing press releases and publications, managing all information on RadfordAthletics.com,creating and publishing content on social media platforms, broadcast, and department historicalarchiving. This position will serve on the Athletics Department senior leadership team assisting in the development and implementation of strategies and objectives to ensure departmental goals are met. This position will also serve as the department spokesperson and advise the Athletic Director on media relations matters. The position will accept additional duties and special projects as assigned by the
Athletic Director and/or designee.

| | Required Qualifications |
Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training and experience. Demonstrated writing skills. Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktop publishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office or similar setting. Accuracy in writing, editing, and proofreading. Experience with in-game statisticalsoftware (stat crew}. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, lnDesign, and QuarkXPress or other desktop publishing programs. Ability to work with minimal supervision and with interruptions while meeting the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstratedinterpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and externalconstituents. | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Hiring Range | Commensurate with experience | | Posting Date | 07/25/2024 | | Application Review Date | 08/08/2024 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Employment Conditions | Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below | | Statement of Economic Interest is required | No | | Alternate work schedule |
Evenings and weekends required | | Required Licenses | Must have valid driver's license | | Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications | | | Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement |

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

| | Clery Statement |

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

| | Reasonable Accommodation Statement |

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

| | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/14612 |

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