Assistant Director of Athletics HawkVision

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent fringe benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, life, and disability保险

Job summary

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director, Athletics HawkVision to coordinate the BTN Student U program and support live event production. The role involves enhancing the department's public image and working with multiple upstream teams to deliver high-quality broadcasts.

The position requires 1 year of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to handle physical tasks. It offers full benefits and on-campus work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic arts, information technology, design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of experience managing live sports broadcasts in an intercollegiate athletics setting, including directing multi-camera live productions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with external relations staff.
• Valid U.S. driving license and ability to meet University Driving Policy standards; ability to move and load 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the BTN Student U program.
• Support management of live event production.
• Enhance the image of The University of Iowa Athletics Department.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Physical ability

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Ross Carbonite Systems

Dreamcatcher replay systems

Baseband routing systems

Job description

Assistant Director of Athletics HawkVision

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Director, Athletics HawkVision. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director, Athletics HawkVision is responsible for coordinating the BTN Student U program, as well as supporting the management of live event production, and enhancing the image of The University of Iowa Athletic Department.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic arts, information technology, design or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• One (1) year of experience and extensive knowledge and ability to manage live sports broadcasts in an intercollegiate athletics setting, including:
  • Produce and manage a multiple camera live streaming production crew for an athletic event;
  • Direct multiple camera live productions;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; including working collaboratively with other external relations staff (e.g. marketing, athletic communications, graphics) on group projects;
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents, both internal and external to the university setting, e.g. central campus, media personnel, patrons and vendors;
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards;
• Ability to move and load 50 pounds.

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the professionalism and intensity necessary to successfully contribute to a Division I athletics program;
• Experience and working knowledge of video production utilizing professional-grade cameras and editing equipment, including a basic understanding of video routing systems and broadcast studio production;
• Ability to coordinate and stream multiple live events simultaneously;
• One year of supervisory experience;
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ross Carbonite Systems (or equivalent);
  • Fiber optic transport and wireless intercom
  • Troubleshoot basic IT and live video streaming issues;
  • Instruct others in basic shooting and editing techniques;
  • Experience with online video sharing platforms, YouTube, etc.;
  • Experience with control room audio boards, Dreamcatcher replay systems or equivalent, graphics programs, IT and baseband routing systems.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Creative Media Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 43,240
• Starting Salary Maximum: 56,375

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .