DePaul University

Job Identification: 718
Locations: , , , ,
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Marketing, Comm & Ext Affairs

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

The Highlights
In accordance with the mission of the Department of Athletics, this position serves as Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Communications & Digital Strategy for the department of Intercollegiate Athletics within the guidelines of the NCAA, the BIG EAST Conference and DePaul University. An equal opportunity employer, the department seeks to hire a highly motivated individual with excellent collaboration, creative, and leadership skills. Position shall be committed to sharing the stories of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences of DePaul student-athletes both on and off the field. This position serves on the VP/Director of Athletics' senior leadership and as sport administrator for assigned programs.

Is This You?

• Manage all aspects of the Athletic Department's Communications & Digital Strategy Division, which includes the following functions: media relations, PR, television and digital streaming, social media, video operations, photography, website and app management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  - Providing accountability and goal setting for Communication staff to ensure consistent communication, innovative content, and engaging storytelling
  - Producing digital media guides/webpages, game notes, news releases, and feature stories
  - Generating feature content, video and other unique coverage for DePaulBlueDemons.com, the official website of DePaul Athletics
  - Responding to media requests
  - Staffing home and select away and postseason events
  - Supervising statistical crews, the men's basketball table crew, and other event support personnel
  - Participation in the creative working groups for all social media efforts
  - Compiling statistics, researching historical records for DePaul Athletics' publications
  - Serving as a member of the DePaul Athletics Hall of Fame Committee, coordinating all historical records and statistical information
  
• Serve as the primary media contact and digital content strategist for the DePaul men's basketball and men's golf programs. This includes writing and distributing press releases, website maintenance, statistical record-keeping, fielding media requests, managing social media content, developing innovating and engaging storytelling opportunities, and promoting awareness of the program to the local and national media outlets.
  
• Serve as liaison with and official spokesperson for local and national media regarding all Athletic Department matters. Foster a professional relationship and communicate with media members on a regular basis to promote greater awareness of DePaul Athletics locally and nationally.
  
• Serve on the senior leadership team which involves strategic planning for the department, representing the department at athletics events, fundraising, game management duties, and other administrative functions.
  
• Knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA rules, policies and procedures pertaining to the communications and media relations function of the department. Attend and participate in monthly NCAA rules compliance meetings.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
• Five to ten years of related experience in communications and media relations, preferably at the professional or NCAA Division I level.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Driver's license preferred

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 full-time communications staff members, 2 to 3 communications graduate assistants, and 15 to 20 student workers, interns, and/or part-time communications and/or video production staff. Supervision included scheduling, training, consistent evaluation, and payroll.

Financial Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain budgets for communications department.

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• Experience with the Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite, and StatCrew/Genius preferred.
• Strong communication, writing, editing, and social media skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a diverse urban and/or intercollegiate athletics environment.
• Dedication to serving the department, the University and the student-athletes with the highest level of leadership, initiative, and integrity.
• A working knowledge of NCAA, BIG EAST Conference, and University rules and regulations as they apply to intercollegiate athletics.

Additional Information

• Position requires working evenings, weekend hours, and select holidays during the school year.
• Attendance is required at all home men's basketball games.
• Travel with the men's basketball program to all away and postseason competitions is required.
• Occasional other travel may be required.

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including the booster, or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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