Associate OR Assistant Director of Communications

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Closing Date:

06/28/2024

Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Communications

Department's Website:

https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9ihImu88OQ&t=9s

Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate/Assistant Director of Communications will serve as the primary contact for women’s basketball, women’s golf and other duties as assigned. The primary responsibility of this position is to support assigned programs in image, storytelling and brand building to positively impact and elevate the Arkansas Razorback brand. This position will also develop and execute a long-term vision for the communications function within assigned programs.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a closely related field

• Associate = At least three years of experience in athletic communications or a related field at the collegiate athletics or professional sports level

• Assistant = At least one year of experience in athletic communications or a related field at the collegiate athletics or professional sports level

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• Experience in writing game stories and game notes along with editing and designing of record books and game programs

• Experience in Associated Press-style writing skills and proficiency in layout and design software (Photoshop and InDesign)

• Familiarity with statistical software (Automated Scorebook, Genius)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate = At least three years of experience working with a Division I women’s basketball program or WNBA team

• Assistant = At least one year of experience working with a Division I women’s basketball program or WNBA team

• Experience executing a social media plan across multiple platforms for specific sports and/or athletes

• Experience working with network television to produce games and features

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues

• Exceptional interpersonal, presenting, written and verbal communication skills

• Superb editing and strategy skills and processes

• High proficiency of skills with Adobe Creative Suite products, HTML coding, CSS, and Content Management Systems

• Ability to both work independently and take direction from others, solve problems with limited supervision, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

• A collaborative work style, innovative thinking, strong work ethic, professional demeanor and enthusiastic attitude

• Ability to travel, as well as work nights and weekends

• Strong management and mentoring skills and experience coaching and supporting individuals as spokespeople

• Exceptional analytical, strategic and tactical ability combined with expert relationship management skills and attention to detail

• Proven ability to develop an effective communications plan and content calendar to achieve goals

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jarred Witt, HR Coordinator - Athletics, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes