ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number SRGV9017 Working Title ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS Number of Vacancies 1 Location Edinburg, Texas Department Athletics FTE 1 FLSA Exempt Scope of Job

Provides leadership, management, and oversight of all areas of athletic media relations and video production. Responsible for assisting in the development of integrated creative strategies, planning, and execution of all athletics communication programs.

Description of Duties

• Collaborates in leadership, planning, and execution of all communication programs, including media relations, video production, athletic web page, radio, internet, and television broadcasts.
• Oversees the office of athletics communications including: media relations, sports information, print and electronic publication designs and website development and management.
• Establishes goals, objectives, and strategies for the assigned staff; develops and implements programs and activities to accomplish goals.
• Serves as part of a department's leadership team for the planning, creation and execution of athletic communication programs.
• Manages the planning, implementation, and supervision of media relations activities for the assigned athletic programs.
• Regularly evaluates programs, assesses progress toward goals, and provides results to supervisor.
• Represents department at Southland Conference Basketball Media Day and Championships
• Directs postgame press conferences.
• Leads the creation and execution of basketball yearbooks.
• Oversees the development of media guides. Ensures the image of the University's Athletics program is aligned with University goals, policies and standards, to attract and retain students.
• Interacts with local, regional, and national media to place/pitch stories and ideas, enhancing the reach and visibility of athletic programs.
• Hires, trains and supervises all assigned staff.
• Sets priorities and responsibilities for game day stats crew operations.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Specific supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Four (4) years of professional experience in media relations, including previous administrative and supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience

Experience obtained in a NCAA Division I or Division II institution.

Equipment

Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and constant weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Must be a person of integrity with high educational standards while exhibiting a strict adherence to NCAA, Conference, university and Department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, and any applicable NCAA standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong writing, editing, computer and oral communication skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 07/02/2026 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

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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 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/51493

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • 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

• • 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:

(Open Ended Question)

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

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

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