Coordinator / Athletic Communications
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Job Description
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together. Guided by our motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts affirms and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department university and broader community.
The Coordinator / Athletic Communications serves as a key member of the external operations team to help develop and execute creative content strategies to further promote Virginia Tech Athletics and its brand. Responsibilities for the Coordinator / Athletic Communications will include serving as the primary contact for assigned sports and managing their respective social media accounts. As the primary contact creative content (i.e. graphics motion graphics videos photos)in addition to written content (i.e. press releases feature stories) will be used to uniquely promote Virginia Tech student athletes and coaches for assigned sports while engaging recruits fans and donors. This position will report directly to the Assistant AD / Creative Communications.
Required Qualifications
Cutting-edge working knowledge of social media graphic design video digital media and written media in athletics.
Demonstrated leadership ability and strong work ethic.
High degree of integrity and commitment to mens and womens athletics and to the values of inclusion.
Computer skills using Mac and PC platforms.
Proficient in using a variety of programs within the Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Photoshop After Effects Lightroom Illustrator Premiere Pro InDesign).
Practical knowledge of social media best practices and emerging platforms.
Must be able to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities.
Overnight travel evening and weekend hours required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a Division I collegiate athletics program.
Experience with Volleyball and/or Track and Field sports.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as it relates to their job responsibilities.
Experience in generating creative content (i.e. graphics motion graphics videos
photos) and implementing a content strategy to assist recruiting efforts by coaching staffs at the
Division I level.
Bachelors degree with related experience in athletics communications digital media or graphic design.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$26.67 per hour. Maximum of $40000 per year.
Hours per week
Up to 29
Review Date
8/18/25
Additional Information
SEE MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VT ATHLETICS AT IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Stuart Cochranat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
