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Internal Title

Associate Director of Athletics Communications & Creative Content

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POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Associate Director of Athletics Communications & Creative Content

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Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

4

Department

Athletic Staff-EandG

Job Purpose

Prepares, edits and disseminates sports informational material for the College of Charleston. Plans and promotes agency programs and activities, including any of the 19 varsity sports. Coordinates work-study, student and game day staff for the athletics communications department.

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ experience related to the development and dissemination of sports informational material at a

NCAA

Division I college. Must have a valid S.C. driver’s license. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices & techniques of disseminating information to the public through news media. Knowledge of grammar, composition & AP style. Knowledge of the methods & techniques used in planning, composing, designing, editing & producing publications. Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with local, regional and national media & the general public. Ability to supervise subordinate personnel. Knowledge of the procedures for the production of sports information publications, including digital and social media. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Sidearm Sports, &

NCAA

Livestats.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

This position requires evening and weekend work, as well as travel with select teams and to off-campus venues. Requires a general knowledge of computers and graphic design for publication layout. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs of event equipment, computers and boxes of supplies. Must have personal vehicle to commute from different sporting venues.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .

Salary

*$43,827 - $48,000

Posting Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

05/06/2024

Benefits

Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental

Retirement

Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Free

CARTA

Bus Service

Employee Tuition Assistance Program (

ETAP

)

Employee Assistance Program (

EAP

)

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Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2024060

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15358

Job Duties

Job Duties

| Activity |
1. Manages all facets of sports information, including the recording, maintaining, processing, analyzing and dissemination of that information to the department, media and conferences for the program’s 19 varsity sports. Current primary sport responsibilities include baseball, volleyball, and sailing. Sport assignments are subject to change. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 25 |

| Activity |
2. In addition to assigned sport graphics and social media responsibilities, this position will design departmental templates including but not limited to: academic awards, special events, administrative needs, holidays, etc. This position will keep social media calendar for main CofC Athletics accounts and will collaborate with various internal groups on social media strategy.

| | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 25 |

| Activity |
3. Develops, produces and designs select athletic publications, including virtual online guides/websites for the program’s 19 varsity sports. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 20 |

| Activity |
4. Coordinates and supervises student work-study office staff and game-staff. Trains, creates work schedules, approves timesheets and maintains all personnel paperwork for 8-10 office & game-day staff employees. Assist in supervising full time Assistant Director of Communications & Creative Content. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 15 |

| Activity |
5. Sets up the athletic venues for events on-and-off campus including Patriots Point and TD Arena to ensure that all athletics communications functions and procedures operate smoothly. Runs wiring & cabling and ensures installed items function properly. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 5 |

| Activity |
6. Maintains and submits weekly conference reports to the league office for several sports, including reports on previous week statistics, future schedules and nominations for Player of the Week, etc. Also submits candidates for Academic All-America and other national awards. | | Essential or Marginal | Marginal | | Percent of Time | 5 |

| Activity |
7. Assists the Director of Athletics Communications & Creative Content with other media releases, social media projects, website needs, and other duties as assigned. | | Essential or Marginal | Marginal | | Percent of Time | 5 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • CofC - Alumni Career Services
   • College of Charleston Website
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed.com
   • Internal Job Posting
   • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
   • Job Fair
   • LinkedIn
   • Monster.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Post and Courier
   • Public Job Posting
   • SC Government Website (Neogov)
   • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
   • Twitter
   • Word of mouth
   • Other
   • United Latino Job Bank
   • LGBT.net
   • The Society for College and University Planning
   • DiversityJobs.com (Circa)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application Optional Documents 1. Sample Publication 1 2. Sample Publication 2 3. Sample Publication 3 4. Writing Sample 5. Other Document 6. Other Document 2 7. Other Document 3 8. Form DD 214

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