Assistant Director of Athletics, Graphic Design, Branding, and Special Projects

Title:

1211-NN - Assistant Athletic Director

Business Title:

Assistant Director of Athletics, Graphic Design, Branding, and Special Projects

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

As a member of the Washington State University Athletic Department team, you have the opportunity to serve over 450 student-athletes and 17 athletic programs. Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s landgrant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, WSU conducts research that improves the lives of people in the state of Washington, the United States, and across the globe.

WSU is located in the college town of Pullman, situated in the picturesque Palouse. The region offers countless activities to explore the beauty of our state and the inland Northwest.

The mission of Washington State Athletics is to unleash excellence. We provide a transformational student athlete experience, while elevating Washington State University through competitive excellence, campus collaboration, and community engagement.

Our core values represent passion, resiliency, integrity, diversity & inclusion, and excellence. WSU Athletics is committed to serving our student-athletes and representing our university on a national platform by competing in the Pac-12 Conference.

Benefits at WSU include comprehensive and competitive packages and the department provides a support structure for professional growth and development.

Together, we will achieve what was once defined as impossible. Go Cougs!

Summary of Duties:
Leads the graphics design team in direction and creative vision for the department. Maintains a comprehensive department graphic identity program and ensures its compliance. Works with staff to conceptualize, develop, design, and prepare original designs, graphic layouts, and images for a variety of publications. Is a member of the External Directors team providing input and guidance for division goals and objectives. Provides professional, creative, and technical assistance to staff. Prioritizes and schedules design assignments. Designs, develops, creates, and produces graphic designs for all departmental publication and digital projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, administrative, business, liberal arts, social sciences, or related discipline plus four (4) years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for the particular unit, including one (1) year of supervisory responsibility. Any combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for the required education. Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations established by governing associations.

• Proficiency in publishing software including, but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Minimum of two years of management experience.

• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Work experience that demonstrates successful budget development and staff management.

• Work experience that demonstrates extensive and broad-based oversight of multiple design projects in collegiate or professional athletics.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, and Athletic administrators.

• Experience that demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge and familiarity with all media platforms.

• Work experience that demonstrates successful project management.

• Experience working with NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with In Motion Now software platform.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Athletics, Intercollegiate

Department Name:

Creative Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://wsucougars.com/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

FTE:

100%

Permanent/Temporary:

Permanent

Screening Date:

Screening of applications will begin on August 4, 2021 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1211-NN - Assistant Athletic Director

Business Title:

Assistant Director of Athletics, Graphic Design, Branding, and Special Projects

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

As a member of the Washington State University Athletic Department team, you have the opportunity to serve over 450 student-athletes and 17 athletic programs. Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s landgrant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, WSU conducts research that improves the lives of people in the state of Washington, the United States, and across the globe.

WSU is located in the college town of Pullman, situated in the picturesque Palouse. The region offers countless activities to explore the beauty of our state and the inland Northwest.

The mission of Washington State Athletics is to unleash excellence. We provide a transformational student athlete experience, while elevating Washington State University through competitive excellence, campus collaboration, and community engagement.

Our core values represent passion, resiliency, integrity, diversity & inclusion, and excellence. WSU Athletics is committed to serving our student-athletes and representing our university on a national platform by competing in the Pac-12 Conference.

Benefits at WSU include comprehensive and competitive packages and the department provides a support structure for professional growth and development.

Together, we will achieve what was once defined as impossible. Go Cougs!

Summary of Duties:
Leads the graphics design team in direction and creative vision for the department. Maintains a comprehensive department graphic identity program and ensures its compliance. Works with staff to conceptualize, develop, design, and prepare original designs, graphic layouts, and images for a variety of publications. Is a member of the External Directors team providing input and guidance for division goals and objectives. Provides professional, creative, and technical assistance to staff. Prioritizes and schedules design assignments. Designs, develops, creates, and produces graphic designs for all departmental publication and digital projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, administrative, business, liberal arts, social sciences, or related discipline plus four (4) years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified for the particular unit, including one (1) year of supervisory responsibility. Any combination of relevant experience and education may be substituted for the required education. Extensive knowledge of rules and regulations established by governing associations.

• Proficiency in publishing software including, but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Minimum of two years of management experience.

• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Work experience that demonstrates successful budget development and staff management.

• Work experience that demonstrates extensive and broad-based oversight of multiple design projects in collegiate or professional athletics.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, and Athletic administrators.

• Experience that demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge and familiarity with all media platforms.

• Work experience that demonstrates successful project management.

• Experience working with NCAA, conference, university and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with In Motion Now software platform.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Athletics, Intercollegiate

Department Name:

Creative Services

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://wsucougars.com/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

FTE:

100%

Permanent/Temporary:

Permanent

Screening Date:

Screening of applications will begin on August 4, 2021 and will continue until the position has been filled.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .