ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Working Title Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications Position Number FA7220 Posting Number AP00434P Type of Recruitment General Public Is this position restricted?

No Work Location Radford Division Central Administration-40 College / Unit Central Admin-Local Auxiliary-460 Department Sports Information - 46016 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time / Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Evenings and weekends required

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Nicole Green Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-6194 Education / experience

Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training and experience. Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktoppublishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office.

Job Summary

The Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will develop and manage a strategic,

innovative, and comprehensive external and internal communications strategy for the Radford

University Athletics Department. This position will be responsible for developing, integrating, and

implementing a broad range of communications and public relations activities that will enhance the overall mission of the department.

The Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will oversee and direct the operations of the Athletics Communications Office and Video Production Office to include managing associatedbudgets and supervision of full and part-time employees, student assistants, and interns.

Other areas of responsibility include serving as liaison to local and national media, brand advancement through writing and distributing press releases and publications, managing all information on RadfordAthletics.

com,creating and publishing content on social media platforms, broadcast, and department historicalarchiving. This position will serve on the Athletics Department senior leadership team assisting in the development and implementation of strategies and objectives to ensure departmental goals are met.

This position will also serve as the department spokesperson and advise the Athletic Director on media relations matters.

The position will accept additional duties and special projects as assigned by the

Athletic Director and / or designee.

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training and experience. Demonstrated writing skills.

Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktop publishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office or similar setting.

Accuracy in writing, editing, and proofreading. Experience with in-game statisticalsoftware (stat crew . Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, lnDesign, and QuarkXPress or other desktop publishing programs.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and with interruptions while meeting the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines.

Demonstratedinterpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and externalconstituents.

Preferred Qualifications Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Posting Date 07 / 25 / 2024 Application Review Date 08 / 08 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below Statement of Economic Interest is required No Alternate work schedule

Evenings and weekends required

Required Licenses Must have valid driver's license Describe other job related licenses and / or certifications Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

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The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus.

As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.

edu / police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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