Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Illinois Wesleyan University
March 19, 2023
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Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Athletics

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications supports student-athletes in recognizing their accomplishments by creating content for parents, alumni, faculty, staff, fans and friends of the University. To support in-game statistics for the Titan athletic program as required by the NCAA. Serve as a role model/mentor to those students interested in athletic communications. This is a full time, 12 month, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

Responsibilities :

  • Gameday Coverage ; maintain statistics for various supports as required by NCAA and CCIW; manage and oversee student workers; manage external media personnel at assigned events; create gameday programs for assigned sports for distribution to fans and media personnel
  • Recruiting ; create recruiting brochures for all 26 sports; coordinate recruiting activities with coaches; create social media posts; create individualized promotional materials for use throughout the recruiting process
  • Content Creation and Website Management; produce graphics and videos for iwusports.com; mentor student workers through experiential learning opportunities; implement content strategies across several mediums; assist in updating, creating content and day-to-day maintenance of iwusports.com;
  • Social Media Management & Marketing; manage departmental social media accounts and create content plans; oversee social media postings to ensure NCAA compliance
  • University Communications; assist in athletics coverage with IWU magazine; collaborate with University Communications regarding athletic related stories and special projects
  • Requirements :

  • Bachelor's required
  • Minimum of three years related experience; experience with sidearm web, genius sports stats, statcrew, adobe suite software and other computer programs.
  • Knowledge of NCAA rules, sport rules, CCIW rules and institutional policies.
  • Application Information :

    Please download the application at www. iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/. Feel free to also include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled. Submit to:

    [email protected]

    Illinois Wesleyan University Human Resources, Holmes 209 1312 N. Park Street Bloomington, IL 61701

    Phone: (309) 556-3536 Fax: (309) 556-1710

    The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

    Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

    Illinois Wesleyan University is strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University's sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www. iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html . Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www. iwu.edu/diversity .

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