Communications Assistant (OPS Part Time)

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida is seeking a professional for a key role in managing the Athletics Department. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for various sports, assisting in managing event coverage, and promoting North Florida Athletics through media relations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have experience in a similar organization. The position requires in-person office hours, with work scheduled during nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with Athletic Department or comparable organization.
• Background check required; credit check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary/secondary contact for multiple North Florida Athletics Division I sports.
• Assist in management of content creation and overall strategic strategy of athletics website.
• Manage part-time and student assistant staff for event coverage.
• Create connections with media to promote achievements in athletics.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

NCAA Genius LiveStats

Stat Crew software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Serve as primary/secondary contact for multiple North Florida Athletics Division I sports.

Assist in overall management, content creation, and strategic strategy of North Florida athletics website and social media platforms to maintain consistent presence.

Assist in management of part‑time and student assistant staff to ensure schedule and coverage of home and away events, including specialty events.

Update and archive historical and statistical information for the North Florida athletics website (www.UNFOspreys.com).

Assist in gameday responsibilities: in‑game statistics through StatCrew or NCAA Genius Live Stats, press box / scorer table management, working with broadcast and media personnel.

Create connections and assist requests with local, regional, national media to promote achievements of North Florida Athletics.

Report information to governing athletic organizations, including NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference.

Meet with internal and external staff to handle communications project needs, requirements, and timelines in conjunction with the Associate A.D. of Communications and/or Assistant Director of Communications.

Assist the Associate A.D. of Communications and Assistant Director of Communications with outside requests.

Travel as needed for select sports and postseason events.

Position requires in‑person office hours, and various nights and weekends.

Other duties as assigned by the Associate A.D. of Communications and Assistant Director of Communications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience with Athletic Department or comparable organization.

Background check required; credit check may be required in accordance with university policy.

Must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse to Title IX Administrator or Coordinator.

Must ensure compliance with NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference, and UNF regulations; report violations to UNF Athletic Compliance.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with NCAA Genius LiveStats and/or Stat Crew software, particularly input capabilities.

Prerequisites

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree.

Minimum Work Experience: Experience with Athletic Department or comparable organization.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.