Coordinator, Athletics Communication

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

1d•$48,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator, Athletics Communication. This position serves as the primary media contact for Men's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Track & Field, and Cross Country, playing a key role in promoting the achievements of our student-athletes, coaches, and programs.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Coordinate media appearances for assigned sports coaching staff and players and supervise all media personnel working at Florida Atlantic University athletic home events.
Travel to away contests and coordinate media appearances for coaching staff and players while on the road
Maintain the statistical archives and records for all assigned sports.
Work with the external arm of the athletics department, in conjunction with the respective sports’ coaching staffs, to create and distribute engaging social media content across multiple platforms
Produce news releases and feature content for the FAU athletics website.
Maintain the photo database for all external team members to use efficiently
Oversee the scheduling of student assistants at home events for assigned sports.
Complete other departmental job-related tasks as assigned by the Deputy AD/Brand & Communications.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).