"Assistant Director, Communications, Athletics"

Assistant Director, Communications, Athletics

Job ID: 291902
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Assist the department leaders with all forms of communications for the Athletic department including but not limited to all printed publications, NCAA official game statistics, website coverage for assigned sports, video and audio streaming, game credentials, and set up for television and radio communications.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as communications contact for assigned sports
2. Creates game notes, website stories, and maintenance of KSUOwls.com
3. Oversight of assigned KSU Athletics social media channels' strategy and execution
4. Oversees email communication for the Owls Fund
5. Responsible for content within the Owls Fund emails and digital communications (newsletters, website stories, etc.)
6. Serves as co-liaison to university communications for storytelling to facilitate communications
7. Assists with notifications via KSU Owls app for information outside of marketing
8. Collects, analyzes and reports data from our digital channels for strategic decision-making
9. Assists department leadership with special fundraising projects via collateral and written material
10. Directs content and structure of the Owls Fund website

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in post-secondary education, business, or related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
One (1) year of experience in the field of sports information including producing statistical information, reporting actual athletic events and outcomes, designing and layout of guides, and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience in media relations, sports information, social media, writing, and editing skills as well as the development of graphics for social media platforms, photography, or comparable experience
Progressively responsible experience in the field of sports information including producing statistical information, reporting actual athletic events/outcomes, designing and layout guides, and advanced writing skills for feature stories of selected athletes

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• DMV
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=291902&PostingSeq=1