Assistant Director of Communications

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1507P

Home Org Name

Athletic Media Relations

Division Name

Director Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Title

Assistant Director of Communications

Job Class Code

BB25A/B/C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn Athletics is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Communications. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Communications, this position will direct and manage the communication and social media strategy for Volleyball and an additional sport.

Formal AU title: Specialist, Athletic Media Relations I/II/ III

Essential Functions

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
·Oversees communication and social media strategy for assigned sports, working collaboratively with all external units, as well as coaches and administration.
·Ideates effective and forward-thinking creative content for distribution on all multi-media platforms to elevate the Auburn Athletics brand.

·Advises assigned team coaches and student-athletes on most effective social media and communication strategies.

·Designs, edits, produces, and distributes sports information through media guides, game programs and notes, and other appropriate publications.
·Provides information for promotion and distribution to the media.

·Serves as liaison to team and media for interviews and other publicity opportunities to include maintaining relationships with local and national media.

·Coordinates gameday operations to include the issuing of press credentials, preparing game notes, supervising the official stat crew and student assistants, and arranging post-game reports and interviews.

·Maintains records including statistics and historical files.

·Collaborates with other members of the Auburn Athletics External Engagement team, including marketing and fan engagement, War Eagle Productions, creative and digital strategy, and Auburn Sports Properties to increase reach, engagement, drive revenue and assist with recruiting.
·Performs other job duties as assigned.

·Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Field of Study

Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field

Years of Experience

Area of Experience

Experience in public relations, media relations, and/or communications services

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Level II requires 2 years of experience in public relations, media relations, and/or communications services.

Level III requires 4 years experience in public relations, media relations, and/or communications services.

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Grade

31

Salary Range

$31,300 - $86,400

Job Category

Athletics Support

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn University

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

03/17/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/28287
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Media File

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No