Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
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Title: Assistant Athletic Director Strategic Communications
Application Review Date:07/08/2025
Work Location:Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Assistant 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 Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will oversee and direct the operations of the Athletics Communications Office and Video Production Office to include managing associated budgets 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 creating and publishing content on social media platforms broadcast and department historical archiving. 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 statistical software stat crew. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Photoshop ln Design 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. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Conditions:
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule: M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm nights and weekends required
Employee Classification: 01281
Department: Sports Information
Salary:52000 - 55000
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Department Contact Name: Nicole Green
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity 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 universitys 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 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.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
