ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

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Position Information

Posting Number SRGV9030 Working Title ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Department Athletics FTE 1 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

To generate maximum publicity and recognition for the department of intercollegiate athletics through strategic media relations while managing game day statistical operations. Ensure the University and its athletic achievements are presented in a consistent and favorable way to a wide ranging audience in addition to performing duties related to providing a consistent and continuing public relations program for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, primarily by maintaining a readily accessible, accurate and useful news and information service.

Description of Duties

• Directs the development and implementation of public relations strategies for the department of intercollegiate athletics and ensures press releases and other related items of interest are identified, developed, and posted on the department's website.
• Directs post game media coverage for all high visibility sports.
• Plans, develops, and implements short and long-range event and game day strategies working closely with the external marketing and development staff.
• Develops goals and objectives for sports information operations and implements changes as needed.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Associate AD for Communications in their absence.
• Directs updates to local, state, and national media inquiries to promote the image of the university, department, and/or assigned program(s).
• Serves as an advisor and liaison to the head coaches and student-athletes for communications and media relations activities. Serves as initial contact for media for assigned programs, providing information as required on routine matters.
• Develops game day and sport specific publications including but not limited to media guides, game programs, game day notes.
• Develops and writes press releases, news/feature articles and profiles of coaches, staff, and student-athletes and other related items of interest for internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Assists with the maintenance of department's website and social media accounts.
• Manages game day staff charged with all data analytics, data recording and game day operations for sporting event.
• Serves as a key member of the Intercollegiate Athletic department's communications staff, assisting in the development of integrated strategies that forward the department's mission.
• Participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Assists with the maintenance of archival information, records, photos, statistics, etc.
• Edits video highlights, interviews and photos for the athletic website and social media for completeness and accuracy.
• Serves as spokesperson for the department or assigned program(s) with news media and general public in the absence of department head or assigned supervisor.
• Monitors the formulation and coordination of projects or event specifications, requirements for contracts and proposals, and associated documents.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.
• Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or sports management or a related field from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Four (4) years of professional related experience in the athletics communications field.

Preferred Experience

Experience in collegiate athletics communications. Video editing, statistical software, and digital photography experience.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Successful applicants will be knowledgeable in Statcrew/NCAA Live Stats, Final Cut, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Premier, as well as have some knowledge of HTML code.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel, night and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment across the Rio Grande Valley. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Other

Strong writing, editing, computer and oral communication skills are required. Strong communication and political acumen skills. Thorough, strong project management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and public relations skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community and wide range of constituencies, including the corporate community and institutional marketing personnel. Fluency with both Mac and PC operating systems. Understand the nuances of game day presentation. Demonstrated knowledge of electronic sports news media needs. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coaches, administrators, faculty, and students. Ability to work under the pressure of very tight deadlines. Ability to work a flexible schedule including frequent evenings and weekends to support events. Excellent collaboration and relationship building skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 08/01/2026 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51619

Posting Supplemental Questions

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• Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Are you a current UTRGV employee?

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• Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• Please provide the field of study for your education:

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• Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

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• Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Multi Media
• Other Document
• List of 3 References
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Additional Document