Assistant Athletics Director for Communications
About The Position
Rockhurst University is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. Founded by the Jesuits in 1910, Rockhurst is a comprehensive university that offers more than fifty undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs taught by nationally recognized faculty. Rockhurst emphasizes learning, leadership, and service. Located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative, and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly four thousand students, our mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. Rockhurst's quiet, 55-acre campus is nestled just blocks from KC’s famed Country Club Plaza and minutes from downtown. The Associate/Assistant Athletic Director for Communications manages all media relations, communications, and statistical data for all Rockhurst University Athletics, and NCAA DII program. They promote athletes and staff, maintain records, manage the athletic website and social media, and coordinate game-day press operations. This position acts as the primary liaison between teams and the media. Rockhurst University sponsors 22 NCAA sports, and 2 non-NCAA sports and a pep band.
Requirements
- Knowledge of website maintenance
- Effective writing and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Able to maintain composure in fast paced environments
- Knowledge and experience with statistical packages for all the sports we sponsor.
- Previous work with uploading scores and stats to NCAA reporting site (or similar statistical/score reporting sites).
- Knowledge of statistical box scores, abbreviations, and stating language.
- Experience with social media platforms, including strategy, timing, and trends.
- Ability to work with coaches, staff, student-athletes, university marketing and external organizations, visiting institutions, such as sport organizations, GLVC, and the NCAA.
- Experience with live streaming and production.
- Knowledge of sport photography and editing software
- Adherence to professional standards, institutional guidelines, and GLVC and NCAA policies.
- Promote the mission of the Athletic Department and Rockhurst University
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years experience in a collegiate athletics communication setting, or similar athletic setting.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage all media relations
- Manage communications
- Manage statistical data for all Rockhurst University Athletics, and NCAA DII program
- Promote athletes and staff
- Maintain records
- Manage the athletic website and social media
- Coordinate game-day press operations
- Act as the primary liaison between teams and the media
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 37.5-hour work week
- Tax deferred retirement plan with employer match
- Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees - 6 credit hour limit per semester
- Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
- Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays
- Positive work environment
- Leadership and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
