Director of Creative Services

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Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Salary Range

45,900

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Posting Details

Title Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full Time

Salary Range

45,900

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Onsite

Position Details

Position Information

| Posting Number | NC0982025 | | Working Title | Director of Creative Services | | Department Org | 150000 - Office-Director of Athletics | | Why should you work at UCA? |
We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals. | | Position Summary |
The Director of Creative Services reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations and serves as a member of the department staff that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics through its strategic plan and vision. | | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
- Work with Assistant AD for Media Relations to direct all creative and innovative initiatives and content ensuring that the athletic and academic success of Central Arkansas Athletics and the Central Arkansas Athletics brand are widely recognized and appropriately utilized. - Supervising the creation of various department marketing materials including, but not limited to, digital content, print materials, promotional and highlight videos, and other creative content. - Maintain positive relationships with various members of the media covering Central Arkansas Athletics. - Identify and keep up to date with trends in the evolving world of sports content creation and distribution. - Maintain positive relationships and work closely with the Media Relations and External Relations teams to enhance and achieve departmental marketing and branding objectives to promote our department, student-athletes, coaches, and programs. - Provide direction for the Creative Services division, including extra help employees and student-workers who assist in the production of creative content; and assist with sports game day operations. - Comply with all NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference, United Athletic Conference and institutional rules and regulations. - Other duties as assigned.

| | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
Strong interpersonal, writing, communication, problem solving, graphic design (still and motion), and emotional skills | | Skills Considered Essential for Success |
-Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
-Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
-Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
-Ability to make sound judgments.
-Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
-Civility in all interactions.
-Demonstrate effective follow-up. | | Required Education and/or Experience |
- Experience with and knowledge of various computer-based software for, but not limited to, content development and management (i.e. Adobe, Daktronics, or similar equipment experience) - Bachelor’s degree required, with applicable experience in creative services, video services, digital photography, or a related field - Nights, weekends, and ability to travel are essential

| | Preferred Education and/or Experience | | | University, Campus, and Community Description |
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of nearly 10,000, of which more than 20% are graduate students. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in six disciplines. The undergraduate student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions to research, scholarship, and creative activities. UCA seeks to attract students and employees that are dedicated to building a culture of diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity. | | Desired start date | 07/16/2025 |

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| Background Check Statement |
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. | | UCA EEO Statement |
The University of Central Arkansas is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. | | Open Date | 07/01/2025 | | Close Date | 07/31/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

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