Associate Athletics Director, Strategic Communications & Brand Advancement

Department:

Athletics

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Position Overview:

The Associate Athletics Director, Strategic Communications & Brand Advancement will be responsible for assisting the University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics with establishing policies and procedures that achieve the development of quality, competitive athletic teams and support the individual educational goals of student-athletes.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $84,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee content creators to ensure strategic priorities and alignment of coverage for all 17 sport programs. Provide leadership and oversight of operations and staff to ensure a high standard of content strategy, brand development, creative ideation and media communications for all of UMBC Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation in consultation with the Director of Athletics or designated staff.
• Serves as direct contact with all media representatives (i.e., print, online, radio, and television) interested in UMBC Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation. Arranges in-game and post-game interviews as appropriate.
• Serve as departmental liaison with all College publication offices, including Public Relations & Strategic Communications, and all media outlets on and off campus. Additionally, served as departmental liaison with college historians and archivists.
• Responsible for all aspects of the website, including but not limited to: design, accuracy, updates, maintenance and content. Collaborates closely with the UMBC Athletics External Strategy team to ensure that all strategic content (e.g., website, digital, broadcast, etc.) effectively serves alumni, students, parents, recruits, fans, and media. Oversees both permanent and active photography files and statistical records of UMBC athletics.
• Providing leadership within UMBC Athletics assuming Sport Supervision responsibilities. This position provides guidance and direction to staff, student-athlete & coaches of intercollegiate sports.
• Recruits, hires, and deploys freelance writers, photographers, designers, and stat crew as needed.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the Director of Athletics, Recreation & Physical Education. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role and sport administration. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) years of experience in intercollegiate athletic administration is required.

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Salary: $84,000 - $94,500 depending on qualifications and experience.