Athletic Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two years of experience in intercollegiate media relations or sports information.
• Experience with sports statistics software, including Stat Crew, PrestoStats, or NCAA Live Stats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; and travel outdoors to various parts of campus.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, or holiday-break hours and travel as needed using public or private transportation.
• Speak, read, and write in English.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with databases, event planning, and project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in executing programs and initiatives that deliver athletic communications objectives.
• Write, edit, and distribute news releases, game recaps, feature stories, and game notes for assigned sports.
• Manage and execute social media strategies across platforms, including content capture, creation, and publishing.
• Monitor and analyze digital and social media performance metrics to inform strategy and improve engagement.
• Coordinate and manage game-day communications operations, including staffing, statistics, live coverage, and media relations.
• Identify, recruit, train, and supervise student workers supporting daily operations and game-day responsibilities.
• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports and coordinate interviews, media requests, and press coverage.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Office Creative Services team on graphics, publications, and recruiting materials.
• Provide digital media support, including website updates, content management, video integration, and digital asset capture and organization.
• Maintain and update team rosters, statistics, records, historical archives, and athletic website content.
• Liaise with the athletic website provider to support effective functionality and presentation.
• Develop student-athlete and program stories that support recruitment and brand visibility.
• Ensure communications are accurate, consistent, and aligned with institutional brand standards.
• Assist with athletic contests, banquets, meetings, and special events as needed.
• Support additional departmental initiatives and communications needs as assigned by the VP, AVP, or Director.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or private information and communicate respectfully and clearly.
• Serve on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Maintain and use computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, systems, and software.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Use of the University pool and fitness center.
• Tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.
• Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance.