What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Athletic Communications position at University of Nebraska at Omaha?
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Job Title
Assistant Director, Athletic Communications
Job Grade
PR11S
Division
Intercollegiate Athletics
College/Dept
Services
Department
Communications
Requisition Number
2024-00289
FTE (full-time equivalency)
100
Work Schedule
Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends
Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?
Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity
Appointment Term
12- 12/12 months
Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?
No
Pay Information
45,000-50,000
Pay Schedule
FLSA Designation
Exempt
Position Summary
Position will serve as the primary communication contact for a variety of sport programs. Travel for an assigned sport/s away games and post season. Responsible for the production of game notes, statistics maintenance, fostering social media growth and home game management. Responsible for maintaining website pages for assigned sports. Plan and coordinate media days for UNO sports which includes communication with local news media. Field and coordinate all media requests for assigned sports. Collaborate with the Athletic Communications and Marketing team to maintain brand standards. Will need to have an understanding of StatCrew and other stat software.
Job Duties
Responsibility Area:
Sport Assignment
Duties:
Position will serve as the primary contact for designated sports and will travel with the designated teams.
Percentage Of Time
35
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Game Day Responsibilities
Duties:
Responsible for the production of game notes, maintenance of statistics, fostering growth of social media presence and management of home games.
Percentage Of Time
30
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Design
Duties:
Responsible for design elements and maintenance of athletics website as well as the layout of other printed products as necessary.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Part-time Staff
Duties:
Assist in the hiring and supervision of student interns and game night staff.
Percentage Of Time
15
Essential Function:
Yes
Responsibility Area:
Other
Duties:
Other duties as assigned
Percentage Of Time
5
Essential Function:
No
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Communications, Journalism, or related field
Required Experience
Two years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience
Required License/Certification
NA
Required Additional Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of StatCrew software for various sports, specifically hockey and familiarity with additional next generation software. Demonstrate working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and other creative programs. Proficient with website and social media platforms.
Preferred Education
NA
Preferred Experience
Preferred License/Certification
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Compliance Requirements
Credit Check
No
Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check
No
Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment
No
Drug Screen
No
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