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ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX

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SKILLS
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Macs, Athletics, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Requirements, Data Analysis, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Editing, Feature Stories, Final Cut Pro, Games Programming, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Interpersonal Skills, Journalism, Marketing, News Agency, News Reporting, Operating Systems, People Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Press Releases, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Set Goals, Social Media, Sports, Sports Management, Staff Training, Statistics, Statistics Software, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Video Editing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Edinburg, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Posting Details

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

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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.

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