ASST DIR OF ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS COMMNICATIONS
Position Number
8101990
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
ATHLETICS
Location Code
ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in publicizing and promoting Loyola's 15-sport intercollegiate athletics program.
- Serves as the primary contact for at least two varsity sports (as assigned).
- Assists with home event game management and promotions.
- Assists with website updates, website blogs, video production and editing, feature stories, social media updates, historical updating and archiving.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- A minimum of 3 years experience in athletic media relations/sports information required.
- Solid writing and interpersonal communication skills and collegiate/professional sports media relations/communications experience.
- Previous experience working with Stat Crew/Stat Genius and editing video content.
- Marketing/ promotions skills a plus.
- Experience working with Macintosh computers and design software and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
-Solid understanding of new and emerging communications methods and tools
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
NA
Computer Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Stat Software, Internet, Social Media and email applications
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
02/21/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27583
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS COMMNICATIONS
Position Number
8101990
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
ATHLETICS
Location Code
ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting in publicizing and promoting Loyola's 15-sport intercollegiate athletics program.
- Serves as the primary contact for at least two varsity sports (as assigned).
- Assists with home event game management and promotions.
- Assists with website updates, website blogs, video production and editing, feature stories, social media updates, historical updating and archiving.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
- Minimum of 3 years previous work experience in collegiate athletics
- A minimum of 3 years experience in athletic media relations/sports information required.
- Solid writing and interpersonal communication skills and collegiate/professional sports media relations/communications experience.
- Previous experience working with Stat Crew/Stat Genius and editing video content.
- Marketing/ promotions skills a plus.
- Experience working with Macintosh computers and design software and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
-Solid understanding of new and emerging communications methods and tools
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
NA
Computer Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Stat Software, Internet, Social Media and email applications
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
02/21/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27583
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of 3 years previous work experience in collegiate athletics?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Writing Sample
