Director, Athletics Communications (COMM SPEC 3 CM)

Davis, CA (On-site)

$77K/yr – $140K/yrDirector/Executive3+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Lead athletics communications efforts by directing coverage, supervising staff, and managing records and publications within NCAA rules.

Own the athletics communications program, including supervision and workflow for records, statistics, and publications.
Ensure compliance with NCAA rules while coordinating media relations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

60% - Athletics Communications
20% - Supervision
10% - Record-Keeping/Statistics
10% - Publications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of three years' experience in athletic communications, media relations, public relations, or applicable field.Experience maintaining an athletically related web site.
Experience working with various computer graphic, design, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Stat Crew products, Netitor, Final Cut Pro, HTML, Windows/Mac OS preferred.
Management and supervisory experience.
Excellent skills in writing, editing, and creation of publications.Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred

Master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
More than 5 years' experience in an NCAA Division I program, conference office, or professional sports.
Strong/established media contacts.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

University of California, Davis

UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California. We do and we always will. Today, that seed planted years ago has grown into one of the world’s top universities.UC Davis has a community of faculty and staff who are leading the way in teaching, research, public service and patient care. As the second-largest employer in the region, our Davis and Sacramento campuses host more than 24,000 employees and more than 40,000 students — including undergraduates, graduate students, professional students, interns and residents.Our talented students are more likely to collaborate than compete, and our employees make creative connections from the obvious to the outlandish. This friendly approach has built a rich campus community that turns big ideas into real solutions.We’re ranked among the top 20 public universities in the nation with $1 billion in research funding. We’re harnessing our power to find innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges — and preparing the next generation of leaders while we’re at it.The university offers more than 100 majors in four colleges — Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science. Graduate students can pursue interdisciplinary studies, with advanced degrees available from six world-class professional schools — School of Education, School of Law, Graduate School of Management, School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.

Founded in 1908

Davis, California, USA

21K employees (693 in marketing)

ucdavis.edu