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Director of Athletic Communications

Employer
University of St Thomas
Location
Saint Paul
Salary
Competitive

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OVERVIEW:
The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for the Director of Athletic Communications within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics.The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This commitment is consistent with our mission to inspire our students, using the Catholic intellectual tradition, to think critically, work skillfully, and act wisely all for the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.JOIN OUR COMMUNITYThe University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibilityA generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibilityMedical, dental, and vision optionsEmployer-paid disability, life, and AD benefitsJOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for overseeing the Athletic Communication office including two full-time Athletic Communications staff, student workers and contracted gameday staff. This position will require a strong vision for how to run a pro-active communications office serving the University, the Athletic department and each of the 21 Division I sports. Create, support and manage overall department structure, policy and operational flow for newly created DI Athletics Communication office.The job requires someone who can effectively tell the Tommie athletics story, serve as a spokesperson and work across all internal and external channels to create compelling content. The Director will need a strong background in strategic communications, digital media, content creation, media outreach, in-game stats, website, photography/video, press releases and collateral material production.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS1. Oversee and Direct Athletic Communications OfficeDirect and support two full-time Athletic Communications staff and a student support staffPro-actively lead department efforts to develop compelling content and incorporate content into quarterly calendarDraft and release all major Athletic Communications press releasesSupervise relationships and requirements with conference affiliations including Summit, Pioneer, WCHA and CCHAServe as Athletics department spokesperson2. Sport OversightResponsible for oversight of all athletic communication aspects of assigned sports (2-3 teams) including game stories, media requests, press releases, pitching stories, content creation, website updates, in-game stats, photography/video coordination, media guides/game programs creation, awards, game-day credentials, etc. Communicate with internal contacts (coaching staff, marketing, event management) and external contacts (NCAA, conference contacts, opposing teams)3. Student SupervisionRecruit, hire, train and schedule student staff and freelance workers to support all aspects of the Athletic Communications department5. Other dutiesResponsible for other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director, External Relations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum QualificationsBachelors degreeFive years of professional communications experienceAn equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.Preferred QualificationsProfessional marketing communications experience in athletic operations at the collegiate levelExperience with NCAA Genius software, Statcrew, Adobe Suite (In Design and Photoshop), Sidearm, PrestoSports or similar content management systemsKnowledge of NCAA and conference rulesHOW TO APPLYAll interested candidates must apply online at Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.The University of St. Thomas, Minnesota Human Resources Department advertises the official job listing on its website at University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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