A College Athletic Director manages the sports and athletic programs and departments for a college or university. Supervises coordination of various athletic events and manages athletic department budgets. Serves as a liaison with sports conference or division administrators. Oversees hiring of athletic department staff.
Assists the Director of Athletics Communications in the daily operations of a premier NCAA Division III athletics program. An emphasis on social media and building creative content to promote the competitive excellence and personal development embodied by Big Red Athletics must be complemented with a demonstrated knowledge and experience in day-to-day athletics communications functions in game statistics and reporting, livestreams, storytelling, and Sidearm. Responsible for contributing high-quality, consistent work product in support of student-athletes on 28 varsity teams, coaches and staff, and the broader Denison community.
Department/Division Overview:
At Denison University, athletic success and academic rigor go hand in hand. As a proud member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Big Red boasts a storied history of competitive excellence, including 12 national championships and a record 22 NCAC All-Sports Trophies, not to mention our three (you read that correctly!) NCAA Division III national championships in 2026. Backed by premier, nationally-ranked facilities, our athletics program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders. We look for passionate, mentorship-driven professionals who want to help our student-athletes train hard, win at the highest level, and embrace a truly transformative collegiate experience.
Responsibilities:
Provide coverage of Denison's 28 NCAA Division III varsity athletic programs. Maintain the athletics department website, compile game and season statistics and report scores and statistics. Oversee and manage the branded social media presence on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Assist with the development and implementation of content strategies to drive brand awareness. Assist with oversight of the Denison Sports Network by scheduling student broadcasters for all athletic department audio and video broadcast streams; supervise students working in athletics. Supervises, schedules, and hires up to 25 student workers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree 2-4 Years of relevant experience in Communications, Marketing, and/or Social Media Why Choose Denison? Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth. Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights: 10% contribution to your retirement 22 vacation days 3 floating holidays Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years Free parking and gym membership Free classes for employees Full tuition coverage for dependents Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information.
Salary Range:
53,700 - 55,000 Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory," west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Title IX Notice:
Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison's official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.
