Staff - Full-time - Assistant Athletic Director, Administration and Communication

About Us

 

East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.

 

East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty. Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence. 

Job Summary

 

The Assistant Athletic Director, Administration and Communication serves as the chief administrative and communications leader within the Athletics Department, functioning as both Chief of Staff to the Director of Athletics and the department's primary authority for athletic communications and sports information. This position provides strategic administrative oversight, manages internal and external communications, and serves as the central liaison between Athletics leadership, campus partners, media, and external stakeholders.

 

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About Us

 

East Georgia State College provides more than 1,700 students access to affordable, quality higher education. Students can pursue associate degrees, career-focused bachelor's degrees, and transfer pathways to other institutions. The main campus in Swainsboro offers a tight-knit community with residential options. The beautiful 400-acre pine forest campus has two small lakes, a challenging 18-hole disc golf course, and an active apiary, and is one of only 115 Bee Campuses across the nation. EGSC also operates instructional sites in Statesboro and Augusta that allow students to benefit from the small class sizes and affordability of EGSC while experiencing the vibrant student life of the large universities with which the College shares space.

 

East Georgia State College (EGSC) prepares traditional and nontraditional students to meet the career demands of the twenty-first century. Through undergoing the rigorous learning process that EGSC provides, students gain the wisdom they need as leaders, parents, and community members. To sustain our students, goals to thrive in a competitive workforce, EGSC promotes academic excellence through fostering critical thinking skills, nurturing cultural awareness and upholding academic honesty. Maintaining academic honesty protects the value of EGSC's degrees and ensures that our students and graduates are desirable candidates for university transfers and career advancement. Thus, all members of EGSC's community (students, staff and faculty) should have a personal interest in and dedication to fortifying EGSC's reputation for academic integrity and excellence. 

Job Summary

 

The Assistant Athletic Director, Administration and Communication serves as the chief administrative and communications leader within the Athletics Department, functioning as both Chief of Staff to the Director of Athletics and the department's primary authority for athletic communications and sports information. This position provides strategic administrative oversight, manages internal and external communications, and serves as the central liaison between Athletics leadership, campus partners, media, and external stakeholders.

 

The role oversees executive operations, special events, financial and administrative coordination, and all athletic communications, including media relations, digital content, statistics, publications, and brand management. The position plays a critical role in supporting departmental leadership, advancing institutional visibility, and ensuring compliance with conference, NAIA, and University standards.

Responsibilities

 

• Serve as Chief of Staff to the Director of Athletics, providing executive-level administrative and operational support.

• Coordinate leadership meetings, strategic initiatives, departmental priorities, and prepare reports, presentations, and background materials.

• Maintain discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information while overseeing office operations, records management, and workflow prioritization.

• Assist with special projects and Athletic Foundation initiatives, including planning and execution of internal and external events.

• Monitor budgets, financial records, spreadsheets, expense reporting, work orders, and inventory/supplies management.

• Serve as primary media relations contact, coordinating interviews and media access for coaches and student-athletes.

• Write, edit, and distribute press releases, feature stories, game recaps, and official departmental communications.

• Oversee creation and production of athletic publications, promotional materials, and maintain historical records and statistics.

• Ensure accuracy of statistical reporting using NCAA and conference-approved software and systems.

• Manage and update the Athletics website, social media platforms, digital storytelling, video content, and brand alignment.

• Supervise game-day communications and information operations, including press box management, real-time statistics, and media logistics.

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies; submit required reports, nominations, and supervise student workers and support staff while modeling inclusive leadership.

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Sport Management, or related field.

• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate athletics administration, athletic communications, sports information, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master's degree in a related field.

• Experience serving in an athletic department with administrative and communications responsibilities.

• Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance requirements.

Proposed Salary

 

$50,173 - $55,000 Annually

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PowerPoint, and presentation development.

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.

• Experience with NCAA statistical and reporting platforms.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Commitment to inclusiveness, professionalism, and service excellence.

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

 

• Office-based work environment with frequent interaction at athletic venues.

• Evening, weekend, and extended hours required based on athletic schedules.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to remain at a workstation for extended periods.

USG Core Values

 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.  More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect...

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-289-2035. Deaf and Hard of Hearing callers may access our campus phone numbers by utilizing your state relay service (such as the Georgia Relay Service) or by utilizing Video Remote Services. East Georgia State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Tobacco-free Institution, Federal law requires ID and employment eligibility verification prior to employment. Georgia is an Open Records state. East Georgia State College (EGSC) is an associate and baccalaureate degree granting, residential, liberal arts state college of the University System of Georgia, providing its students access to academically transferable programs of study, collaborative programs in occupation-related fields, and targeted baccalaureate level degrees. East Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate degrees and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of East Georgia State College.

Background Check

 

This employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with East Georgia State College, as determined by East Georgia State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check, and/or MVR.

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