Assistant/Associate Athletic Director Communications

Position Information Posting Number S06590P Position Title Assistant/Associate Athletic Director Communications Department Division of Athletics Location Arlington Position Status Full-time Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm Flexible work hours are expected, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays to support games and events. Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $60,000. Pay Basis Monthly Job Summary The Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Communications will lead media relations, strategic messaging, game-day communications, and brand visibility across all sport programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities For Assistant Athletic Director Serve as the primary communications and media relations contact for assigned sport programs. Lead media outreach, manage media inquiries, and cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national media, as well as conference offices and campus partners. Provide strategic guidance on communications initiatives and departmental messaging. Oversee creation, editing, and distribution of press releases, game coverage, feature stories, and other editorial content. Ensure all messaging aligns with institutional branding, NCAA, and conference guidelines. Lead communications operations for home and away events, including press box management, credential support, postgame media coordination, and statistical oversight for assigned sports. Ensure professional and efficient media experience. Oversee accurate reporting and maintenance of statistics, rosters, schedules, results, and historical records in compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements. Collaborate with digital, marketing, and creative teams on communications initiatives and provide guidance to student assistants as assigned. For Associate Athletic Director Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all athletics communications and media relations functions. Develop and implement comprehensive departmental communications strategies aligned with institutional priorities, brand positioning, and external engagement goals. Serve as the primary athletics spokesperson as appropriate and oversee all media outreach efforts across sport programs. Oversee the development, review, and approval of all athletics editorial content, including press releases, feature stories, digital communications, and public statements. Establish messaging standards and ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA policies. Provide leadership oversight for communications operations at home and away events, including press box management, credentialing policies, and statistical reporting systems. Establish operational protocols and supervise staff responsible for execution. Ensure department-wide compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional communications regulations. Oversee official statistics reporting, archival record maintenance, and public disclosure practices. Lead or coordinate crisis communications efforts and manage high-visibility or sensitive media matters. Directly supervise communications staff, including hiring, performance management, workload distribution, and professional development. Manage unit budget and resource allocation. Collaborate with external operations, marketing, creative services, and university communications to advance integrated brand initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Assistant Athletic Director Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or a related field Three (3) years progressive experience in athletic communications, media relations, or sports information, with a proven track record of leadership in a collegiate athletics environment or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, and mentor early-career employees, student assistants, and interns in a fast-paced, results-oriented setting. Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans, overseeing editorial content, and managing media relations for multiple sport programs. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to represent the athletics department professionally to media, conference offices, and campus stakeholders. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support athletic events. Associate Athletic Director Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, sports management, or a related field. Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in NCAA Division I athletic communications or media relations or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Experience leading or managing a communications team, including full-time staff, interns, or student employees. Experience serving as primary media contact at the departmental level and managing media relations for multiple sport programs. Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional standards Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in support of athletic events. Preferred Qualifications Assistant Athletic Director Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing early-career staff, interns, and student assistants. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communications plans across multiple sport programs Demonstrated success in managing game-day operations, including press box coordination, credentialing, statistics management, and postgame media activities. Experience collaborating with digital, marketing, creative, and external communications teams on brand campaigns and content initiatives. Ability to produce and oversee high-quality editorial content, including feature stories, press releases, social media campaigns, and multimedia content. Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional communications policies, reporting standards, and best practices. Experience leading crisis communications or managing sensitive media situations is a plus. Associate Athletic Director Advanced degree in communications, public relations, or related field. Experience overseeing all communications operations in a Division I athletics department. Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and department-level planning. Demonstrated success in crisis communications, high-visibility media situations, and public affairs strategy. Proficiency with statistics software (e.g., Genius Sports, StatCrew), content management systems (e.g., SIDEARM), Adobe Creative Suite, and digital asset management platforms Experience collaborating with university leadership, marketing, creative services, and external affairs on department-wide campaigns. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Assistant Athletic Director Ability to lead a team of communications professionals and student assistants, providing mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. Skilled at developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies aligned with departmental and institutional goals. Exceptional ability to produce, edit, and oversee compelling content across print, web, and social media platforms. Knowledge of press box operations, statistics reporting, media credentialing, and postgame coverage, with the ability to train and supervise others. Familiarity with statistics software (e.g., Genius Sports, StatCrew), content management systems (e.g., SIDEARM), photo databases (e.g., Photoshelter), and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro); willingness to adopt new tools as needed. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality output under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills for working with staff, athletes, media, and campus stakeholders; ability to foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to support athletic events, Associate Athletic Director Ability to lead and manage the Athletics Communications unit, including staff supervision, performance management, and professional development. Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, department-wide communications strategies aligned with institutional goals. Strong editorial judgment and ability to ensure all messaging is accurate, brand-consistent, and compliant with NCAA, conference, and institutional standards. Ability to represent the department publicly, serve as senior media spokesperson, and manage high-visibility or sensitive communications. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and the media. Knowledge of press box operations, credentialing, game-day logistics, statistics reporting, and historical record management across all sport programs. Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Benefits Eligible Yes Benefits at UTA We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy. UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the

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initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas.

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//www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future. ADA Accommodations The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted 3 Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2)

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school name, degree type, and major. Requirement Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• What is the highest level of education attained? GED High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree PhD or equivalent
• How many years of experience in public relations, communication, writing/editing or related field do you have? None/less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 4 to 5 years 6 or more years
• How many years of experience do you have in a NCAA Division I athletics environment?

None/less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 years or more Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume or CV Optional Documents Cover/Interest Letter