The Director of Athletic Communications leads and directs all aspects of the Athletic Communications office and implements a comprehensive athletics communication plan to enhance the Bluejay Athletics brand exposure. This position provides timely, accurate information to meet the needs of Bluejay fans, builds campus and community interest, and tells the EU athletics story. The Director serves as the official source of communications for the Elmhurst University Athletics Department. Responsible for all communications for the Department of Athletics including, but not limited to social media, local and national media, and campus communications. Establishes and maintains a positive and consistent working relationship with local media and University Marketing and Communications to maximize exposure for varsity teams, student-athletes and EU Athletics while serving as the department’s official media contact. Responsible for maintenance of Elmhurst University Athletics website. Oversees all athletics statistical compilation and reporting of all scores and statistics to the Conference Office and the NCAA. Produces gameday programs and information guides for applicable home athletic contests as well as game recaps, news releases, videos, and other related content for all NCAA DIII varsity athletic programs. Supervises, develops, and trains the Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant. Develops, supervises, trains, and manages student employees and interns who support the efforts of the Athletic Communications office. Maintains positive public relations with the community through assorted, visible acts of volunteerism. Manages nominations for student-athlete of the week recognition and conference, regional, and national end of the year awards. Coordinates photography and video content for EU Athletics and solicits freelance or independent contractor coverage when necessary. Designs and produces printed and online promotional and recruiting materials that are aligned with EU Athletics and Elmhurst University Marketing and Communications department design standards. Travels with athletics teams on an occasional basis, with an emphasis on travelling to postseason contests. Manages the operations budget for the Athletic Communications office. Manages all print needs of the athletic department. Serves as a member on the Blue and White Club Hall of Fame Committee and supports the Blue and White Club through digital media, publications, and assistance with quarterly newsletters. Attends and participates in all athletic staff meetings as determined by the Director of Athletics. Endorses and supports other areas within the Division of Student Affairs, including attendance at meetings and service on committees. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Supports the University’s mission, vision and values. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Vice President for Student Affairs. Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, English, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations or related field. Two to three years’ experience in a related role. Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, initiative, and motivation. Ability to multitask and to manage multiple projects from inception to completion within established deadlines. Knowledge of NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics and statistics keeping. Strong editing skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high standards. Ability to conduct effective interviews. Must have strong work ethic and be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Must be proficient with computer word processing skills and either already proficient with or able to learn computer statistics programs. Photography, videography, and editing skills strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr College Sports Communicators
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