Director of Athletic Communications

Director of Athletic Communications

Job no: 493321

Work type: Staff (Full-Time)

Location: Winter Park, FL

Categories: Athletics

Division: President

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Benefits & Perks:

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

• 11 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: Blue Rewards, Rally Dollars, Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Coaching

• Plus More!

Additional Perks:

• 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 salary.

Job Summary:

• Steward the Rollins Athletics brand internally, on campus and externally in the community.

• Establish marketing relationships and opportunities for athletics; create marketing plans for department and events; align athletics plan with that of entire college.

• Serve as department’s director of multimedia and oversee Tars Sports Network.

• Serve as main point of contact for “Tommy Awards”, end of the year banquet.

• Serve as main point of contact for Rollins Sports Hall of Fame.

• Serve as primary internal/external contact for assigned sports.

• 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 on Web.

• Promote student-athletes for athletic and academic awards.

• Develop and execute innovative approaches in enhancing the student-athlete experience.

• Update NCAA, Sunshine State Conference, and affiliate organizations through seasons.

• Home game management:

• Host visiting team and media at all home events.

• Staff official table and press table at all home events for assigned sports.

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

• Host radio announcers (provide game notes and statistical info).

• Liaison with television production crews for home game broadcasts when applicable.

• Distribute credentials to accredited media when applicable.

• Manage Assistant Director of Communications and work study students.

• Collaborate with the Office of Career Services to develop, market, and implement engaged. programming to facilitate students’ participation in internships within the athletic department.

• Create and maintain a gameday student work force (interns)

• Hire, train, and supervise all department interns.

• Collect and maintain data on students participating in internships and provide reports for stakeholders.

• Serve as department’s main point of contact for development staff.

• Primary graphic designer/ coordinator of publications for all sports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or related field.

• Five years experience in professional and/or collegiate athletics management and communications.

• Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules, compliance, statistics, and practices.

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

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

• Ability to multi task and prioritize throughout the work day/week.

• Rollins College is a member of the NCAA Division II. Therefore any person working with an NCAA team must abide by the prescribed guidelines outlined in the NCAA manual.

• Rollins is also a member of the Sunshine State Conference. Understand and abide by the conference standards approved by the conference office with regards to providing athletic training assistance to other conference athletes at the home team site.

• Any person representing Rollins College Athletics is expected to maintain proper appearance and conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Work Environment:

• Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, working in an office environment.

• Ability to work many nights and weekends during the sports season.

• Flexible to ever changing schedule and media needs associated with intercollegiate athletics.

Instructions to Applicants:

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

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Screening of applications will begin immediately.

About the Athletics Department:

The Department of Physical Education & Athletics strives to provide a broad-based program which affords Rollins students the opportunity to grow mentally, physically and spiritually. This coincides with Rollins' institutional mission of providing a "high quality liberal arts education" as well as enhancing the "quality of student life." And the institution maintains an energized environment that promotes academic success as a precursor to participation in physical education, intramurals or varsity athletics. Students will be scholars first, athletes second.

To learn more about the Athletics Department at Rollins College, please visit: https://rollinssports.com/.

About Rollins College:

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences—from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives—as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth.

Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. 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 federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Service Months: 12

Advertised: 23 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time