Assistant Director, Communications

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Appropriate Administrator and Lead, the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications supports the development, coordination, and delivery of sports information and media relations for the University’s athletic programs. The role includes assisting with the creation and distribution of communications, ensuring compliance with operational policies and procedures, and promoting the University’s athletic teams through media relations, digital content, and statistical reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Content & Media Relations Support: Assist in the creation and distribution of press releases, newsletters, game notes, recaps, and social media posts.
• Event Assistance: Assist with game-day operations by preparing rosters, programs, and flip cards.
• Post-Event Coverage: Assist with post-game coverage by preparing box scores, updating websites, and distributing recaps.
• Records and Archives: Collect, compile, and maintain statistical records for assigned sports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of media relations, public affairs, and sports information. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and produce content. Skill in following guidelines and providing input and feedback as required and applicable. Ability to analyze information and data as well as use reasoning to summarize into clear and succinct statements. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work. Computer skills to appropriately use technology (i.e., social media platforms) and relevant software as required. Must be willing to travel.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

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Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Appropriate Administrator and Lead, the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications supports the development, coordination, and delivery of sports information and media relations for the University’s athletic programs. The role includes assisting with the creation and distribution of communications, ensuring compliance with operational policies and procedures, and promoting the University’s athletic teams through media relations, digital content, and statistical reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Content & Media Relations Support: Assist in the creation and distribution of press releases, newsletters, game notes, recaps, and social media posts.
• Event Assistance: Assist with game-day operations by preparing rosters, programs, and flip cards.
• Post-Event Coverage: Assist with post-game coverage by preparing box scores, updating websites, and distributing recaps.
• Records and Archives: Collect, compile, and maintain statistical records for assigned sports.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of media relations, public affairs, and sports information. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information and produce content. Skill in following guidelines and providing input and feedback as required and applicable. Ability to analyze information and data as well as use reasoning to summarize into clear and succinct statements. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. Organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize work. Computer skills to appropriately use technology (i.e., social media platforms) and relevant software as required. Must be willing to travel.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Physical Summary

Sedentary work - Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).

Department

Athletics

Classification

Sports Information Professional I

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,570 - $6,658 per month.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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