Director of Athletic Communications

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Location:

River Forest, IL

| | | Position: Director of Athletic Communications | |

Location:

River Forest, IL

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TITLE: Director of Athletic Communications

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Salary) Full-Time

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Director or Intercollegiate Athletics

PRIMARY PURPOSE / POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Athletic Communications is a full-time position in the Department of Athletics. The position reports to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Director of Athletic Communications is sensitive to the needs of a diverse student body and is committed to assisting the Department of Athletics in enhancing and supporting the student development experience consistent with the mission of a Sinsinawa Dominican Catholic liberal arts university.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:

As a diverse, Catholic HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution), we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to relationship-centered service and leadership reflective of the Dominican mission.

JOB COMPONENTS / PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Athletic Communication is responsible for but not limited to:

1. Adhering to conference, NCAA, Title IX, Department of Athletics and University rules and regulations;

2. Managing Department of Athletics events including:

   • Oversight of athletics events;
   • Managing the communications operating budget;
   • Directing and supervising all communications support staff;
   • Overseeing all Department of Athletics marketing and branding;
   • Coordinating the video tape exchange process for all home contests in accordance with conference guidelines;
   • Coordinating bids for hosting national tournament events;
   • Coordinating “live” coverage for all home Department of Athletics events;
   • Managing all aspects of the Department of Athletics website,www.dustars.com;

3. Maintaining inventory of Department of Athletics electronic equipment and record books;

4. Assisting with the Department of Athletics special events; including coordinating and serving on the Hall of Fame committee;

5. Serving as the liaison to University departments such as Marketing and Communications, External Engagements and Information Technology.

6. Accepting and fulfilling other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM//REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency with NCAA Division III rules and regulations
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in related field preferred
• Strong leadership and collaborative abilities
• Ability to multi-task effectively and strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competence with computer skills
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and growing environment

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago. Dominican University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission as a baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree-granting institution. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor and thoughtful accompaniment of students, its intentional affordability and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, which includes 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of our undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% are Black or African American, and 3% are Asian. Under-represented minority students, make up 77% of the DU undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some type of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a federal designation of the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historicallyunderrepresented groups.

To Apply

Apply online athttp://www.dom.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter and resume with a list of 3 references.

A background screening is required.

EEO Statement

Dominican University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to the goal of building an equity-centered faculty and staff committed to teaching, working, and learning in a multicultural environment. Dominican University believes that justice, equity, and inclusion are critical to our growth and development and seek to recruit, develop, and retain from a diverse pool of applicants who bring varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us athr@dom.edufor assistance.

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