Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UCF Athletics at the University of Central Florida, an NCAA Division I institution and Big XII Conference member, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Strategic Communications. This role involves assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Strategic Communications department, serving as a primary media contact for assigned sports programs, and developing comprehensive communications strategies. The position promotes UCF Athletics through various platforms and ensures compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience.
• Appropriate graduate coursework or master’s degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Communications or sports information experience at the collegiate level or higher.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite and Genius software.
• Strong communication, organizational, writing, editing and social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Strategic Communications department under the direction of the Assistant AD for Strategic Communications.
• Serve as the primary media contact for women’s basketball, volleyball and other sports programs as assigned.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies for assigned sports.
• Coordinate media relations, travel and gameday communications operations for assigned sports.
• Promote UCF Athletics through the department’s official website and social media platforms, as well as through relationships with local, regional and national media.
• Ensure all responsibilities are performed in accordance with UCF, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness initiatives
• Paid time off for applicable positions, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Tickets to UCF sporting events
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level