Assistant Director, Athletic Communications - Student Affairs

Position Summary
The Assistant Director assists the Director for Athletic Communications in all phases of communications related to varsity athletics and serves as the backup sports information liaison.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary contact for varsity sports teams: provide communications coverage to include attending home athletic events, traveling with teams during post season play (if applicable), keeping statistics, relaying competition results, and executing communications strategy related to printed and digital materials.
• Assist with the management the department's official website.
• Responsible for design, layout and production of athletic department publications as well as development and content of video deliverables.
• Update WashU Athletics social media accounts with direction from supervisor and Sr. Associate Director of Athletics for External Relations.
• Assist in training of student staff.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sports Administration and five years’ experience in collegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video production.
• Former student – athlete.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication and political acumen skills.
• Thorough, strong project management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and public relations skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community and wide range of constituencies, including the corporate community and institutional marketing personnel.
• Fluency with both Mac and PC operating systems.
• Understand the nuances of game day presentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronic sports news media needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coaches, administrators, faculty, and students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales, communication, sports management or a related field.
• Two years’ experience in collegiate athletics or comparable work in a sports related field.

Grade
G08-H

Salary Range
$20.76 - $32.21 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.