Associate Director of Athletic Communications

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Summary:

As part of the Rollins College Athletics , the Associate Director of Athletic Communications stewards the Rollins Athletics brand internally, on campus, and externally in the community. The role establishes marketing relationships and opportunities for athletics; create marketing plans for department and events; and align athletics plan with the entire college.

Communication Management

Write, edit, and disseminate news releases, and other department publications

Serve as head statistician for assigned sports

Serve as multimedia/social media director for assigned sports

Handle requests for information from media and general public for assigned sports

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Job

Summary:

As part of the Rollins College Athletics , the Associate Director of Athletic Communications stewards the Rollins Athletics brand internally, on campus, and externally in the community. The role establishes marketing relationships and opportunities for athletics; create marketing plans for department and events; and align athletics plan with the entire college.

Communication Management

Write, edit, and disseminate news releases, and other department publications

Serve as head statistician for assigned sports

Serve as multimedia/social media director for assigned sports

Handle requests for information from media and general public for assigned sports

Ensure Rollins Athletics brand is maintained in print and online

Promote student-athletes for athletic and academic awards

Update NCAA, Sunshine State Conference and affiliate organizations through seasons

Primary contact for assigned sports

Primary graphic designer/coordinator of publications for all sports

Home Game Management

Responsible for hosting visiting team and media at all home events

Schedule staffing for home events of assigned sports

Staffing official table and press table at all home events for assigned sports

Provide game day programs, scripts and announcements for Public Address Announcer

Oversight of student workers and/or contract staff

Special Events

Assist with "Tommy Awards" at the end of the year banquet and other campus events

Assist with the Rollins Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management or related field

Three years experience in professional and/or collegiate athletics management and communications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance

Extensive knowledge of NCAA statistics practices

Ability to work within and maintain branding standards set by Rollins College Athletics

Knowledge of Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Premier, InDesign

Knowledge of multimedia (audio/visual broadcasting), social media, desktop publishing, and website applications

Work Environment:

Campus-based position working in an office/field environment

Flexible to ever changing schedule needs associated with sharing practice facilities

Ability to work many nights and weekends during the sport’s season

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

Resume

Cover Letter

Benefits & Perks:

25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)

10 Days - Paid Holidays

5 Days - Paid College Closure Days

Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)

100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)

100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions

Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans

Free On-Campus Parking

Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)

Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families

Pet Insurance

100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs

Plus More!

Additional Perks:

Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station

Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)

Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities

IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)

College Bookstore Discounts

Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs

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Plus More!

Rollins offers a competitive annual salary in the mid-$40,000 range, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package .

Our Service

Excellence Philosophy:

At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.

Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here . Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu |

407.646.2102.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12

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