Athletics Communications Lead — Assistant Director

Austincc; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Athletics Communications team is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Communications to advance storytelling and public relations for multiple NCAA Division I programs. Under the Director, you will manage media relations, game-day operations, and social media, while collaborating with coaches and student-athletes to highlight achievements and drive engagement.

This fast-paced role requires strong writing, editing, and digital publishing skills, plus experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience as primary athletics communications/media relations contact.
• Proficiency in writing and communication.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing software (InDesign) and Photoshop.
• Game day experience in fast-paced environment.
• Multimedia/social media experience for a communications office.
• Able to work with diverse student-athletes, coaches, staff, media, and visitors.
• Willingness to travel with teams; able to work nights/weekends/holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee media, public relations and game day duties for at least four NCAA Division I programs.
• Assist with game day operations for select home events.
• Support other sports including men’s and women’s basketball as needed.
• Comply with University, NCAA and Atlantic 10 policies.

Skills

Primary athletics communications

Writing

Public relations

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

TAS/Stat Crew

NCAA Genius Software

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The University of Dayton Athletics Communications team is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Communications to advance storytelling and public relations for multiple NCAA Division I programs. Under the Director, you will manage media relations, game-day operations, and social media, while collaborating with coaches and student-athletes to highlight achievements and drive engagement.

This fast-paced role requires strong writing, editing, and digital publishing skills, plus experience with