Communications Assistant - OPS

Department

Compensation

The Communications Assistant will assist the North Florida Athletics Communications department with the publication and promotion of all North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports. The position will assist the department with the management of content for North Florida Athletics which includes but is not limited to the official athletics website () and social media platforms.

Anticipated start date is July 2025. The position is a two-year appointment renewable after the first year at the discretion of the athletic department and will receive a bi-weekly paycheck.

The responsibilities of this position include

• Serve as the primary and/or secondary contact for multiple North Florida Athletics NCAA Division I sports.
• Assist in the overall management content creation and strategic strategy of the North Florida Athletics website and social media platforms to maintain a consistent presence.
• Assist in the management of part-time and student assistant staff to ensure schedule and coverage of home and away events in addition to specialty events.
• Update and archive historical and statistical information for the North Florida Athletics website ().
• Assist in gameday responsibilities which includes but is not limited to in-game statistics through StatCrew or NCAA Genius Live Stats press box and/or scorers table management and working with broadcast and media personnel.
• Create connections and assist requests with local regional and national media to promote the achievements of North Florida Athletics.
• Report information to governing athletic organizations including but not limited to the NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference.
• In conjunction with the Associate A.D. of Communications and/or Assistant Director of Communications the position will meet with internal and external staffs to handle communications project needs requirements and timelines.
• Assist the Associate A.D. of Communications and Assistant Director of Communications with outside requests.
• Travel as needed for select sports and postseason events.
• The position is expected to work in-person office hours in addition to various nights and weekends.
• The position will take on other duties as assigned by the Associate A.D. of Communications and Assistant Director of Communications.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Experience with NCAA Genius LiveStats and/or Stat Crew software particularly input capabilities preferred but not required.

PREREQUISITES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• Minimum Education Requirement:Bachelors degree

• Minimum Work Experience:Experience with Athletic Department or comparable organization.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment we strive to attract students faculty and staff from a variety of cultures backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information race color religion age sex disability gender identity/expression sexual orientation marital status national origin or veteran status in any educational employment social recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated engaged citizens.