Assistant Director of Athletics Communications

National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Communications to manage media relations and game day duties for multiple NCAA Division I programs. The role supports additional sports and collaborates on event operations for home games.

Ideal candidates possess strong writing, communications skills, and proficiency with TAS/Stat Crew, NCAA Genius, InDesign, and Photoshop. Travel and irregular hours are required as part of a dynamic athletics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as the primary athletics communications/media relations contact.
• Proficiency with writing and strong communication skills.
• Experience with in-game statistics programs TAS/Stat Crew.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Proven game day experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in multimedia and social media for a communications office.
• Ability to work with student athletes, coaches, staff, media and visitors daily.
• Must be able to travel with teams and work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media relations and public relations for at least four NCAA Division I programs.
• Coordinate game day duties and assist with operations for selected home events.
• Support other sports, including men's and women's basketball, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and regulations of the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Social media

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

TAS/Stat Crew

NCAA Genius Software

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics Communications, the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications is responsible for the operation of media, public relations and game day duties for at least four of the 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate programs at the University of Dayton, in addition to assisting with game day operations for select home events. Supporting other sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, as needed.

All University of Dayton Athletics employees are expected to comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations governing the University, the NCAA and the Atlantic 10.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience as primary athletics communications/media relations contact
• Working knowledge of in-game statistical programs TAS/Stat Crew and NCAA Genius Software
• Applicants must show proficiency in writing and excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign), as well as Adobe Photoshop
• Proven game day experience with the ability to work in a fast-paced game day environment
• Experienced in multimedia / social media functions for a communications office
• Capable of working effectively with a diverse group of student athletes, coaches, staff, media, and visitors on a daily basis
• Must be flexible to travel with assigned teams for competition as required, and ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and some holidays
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and maintain a low-risk driving record and be able to be insured by the University

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or advanced degree
• Experienced in NCAA sponsored athletics programs at the Division I, II or III level
• Working knowledge of university, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience in video editing