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Position Number: 012500

Department: Athletics (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead all communications, PR and media relations strategy and execution for athletics teams. This will include direct oversight of the communications planning process, an ability to cultivate and strengthen media relationships, and an ability to draft issues statements, and executive communications. Supervise four full time employees.

Minimum Experience / Education:

+ A bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing or a related degree.

+ A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in college athletics, professional sports, or at a PR agency, or other communications division in education or private sector.

+ A minimum of 5 years of direct team supervision – football and/or men’s basketball preferred.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

+ Master’s degree in a related field.

+ A proven track record of managing multiple programs and execution from concept through implementation and measurement.

+ Self-motivated and able to multitask/manage multiple priorities.

+ Broad knowledge of current events, industry, and business news.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Experience with managing budgets.

+ Ability to work non-traditional hours, including game nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.