Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Game Management

• Lead all athletic communications efforts serving as the primary media contact for 18 mens and womens sports programs.
• Manage and grow the Athletic Departments digital presence through social media strategy content creation photography video editing graphics website administration and brand management.
• Create and distribute compelling communications including press releases feature stories game programs newsletters and promotional materials highlighting student-athletes and athletic achievements.
• Coordinate media relations with local regional and national outlets while ensuring accurate statistical reporting and conference/NCAA compliance.
• Oversee athletic livestreaming operations and maintain the athletics website record books and other key communications platforms.
• Plan and execute game day operations including staffing media access facility readiness public address coordination and fan engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with University Relations Athletics leadership alumni and community partners on special events fundraising activities marketing initiatives and strategic communications projects.
• Support the Director of Athletics with departmental operations staffing initiatives organizational planning and other administrative responsibilities.

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in sports information communications marketing athletics administration or a related field.
• Experience supporting collegiate athletics communications including media relations statistical reporting and event coverage.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop Canva Microsoft Office Suite and athletics software platforms including Presto and Genius.
• Strong writing editing interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of social media management digital content creation website administration and brand stewardship.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends travel and athletic events as required.
• Commitment to NCAA conference and institutional compliance standards.

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee spouse and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits to support your health financial security and work-life balance

Founded in 1933 Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman youll find people programs organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

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Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws directives and regulations of federal state and local governing bodies and keeping this commitment it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race color creed religion sex national origin genetic information marital status familial status public assistance status local human rights commission activity disability age sexual orientation gender identity or status as a qualified protected veteran.

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