Director of Athletic Communications

COLLEGE OF COASTAL GEORGIA

  • Brunswick, GA
  • 4 days ago
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    Description

    About Us

    Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

    Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgias Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgias Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

    Location

    Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

    Department Information

    Athletics

    Job Summary

    This position is responsible for supervising the provision of sports information services to the Department of Athletics. Work extended hours that can include weekend and holidays. This position is designated by the institution Campus Security Authority (CSA).

    Responsibilities

    1 -

    Develops, implements, and oversees short- and long-term communications strategies aimed at both campus and community markets.

    2 -

    Develops and implements short- and long-term strategic media relations plans for athletic events; disseminates information regarding all NAIA sports programs.

    3 -

    Designs, edits, produces, and distributes sports information through media guides, game programs, video productions, etc

    4 -

    Prepares and publicizes events of College of Coastal Georgia Athletics using various media outlets

    5 -

    Designs, develops, organizes and maintains the athletics website

    6 -

    Directly supervises the operation of press box/press row during home athletic events including public address, videostreaming broadcasts, in-game statistics record keeping, scoreboard operations and clock operations as required. Coordinates to ensure press row staff is properly trained and present for home events

    7 -

    Provides media and general public results and game information; Compiles post-game statistics and circulate game information to media. Coordinates and supervises all in-game media operations.

    8 -

    Makes recommendations for conference and national awards/scholarships.

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    Performs related work as required.

    Required Qualifications

    Educational Requirements

    • Baccalaureate degree in journalism, sports management or other related discipline

    Other Required Qualifications

    • Familiar with using desktop publishing programs, including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator or similar tools

    Required Experience

    • More than three years of experience in sports information operations the collegiate level.
    • Expertise in using athletic statistical software and a background in information technology and social media tools

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preferred Educational Qualifications

    • Masters degree in a field related to sports information and/or sports management.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    KNOWLEDGE

    • Knowledge of using athletic statistical software.
    • Knowledge of social media development and use.
    • Knowledge of using publishing software.
    • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

    SKILLS

    • Skill in managing student volunteers.
    • Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
    • Skill in oral and written communication.

    Contact Information

    For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at careers@ccga.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

    USG Core Values

    The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

    Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

    Conditions of Employment

    • Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

    Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

    • College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

    Other Information

    MORE ABOUT US

    The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrows leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

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    LocationBrunswick, GA

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