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Director, Athletics Communication - Coral Gables

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The University of Miami has a great opportunity for a Director, Athletics Communication to work at the Coral Gables Campus.
The Director, Athletics Communications is responsible for overseeing communications and content efforts for select University of Miami NCAA Division I teams and strategically promoting those programs in concert with the communications, digital, design and video departments to elevate the Miami Hurricanes brand across all communications channels.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Serve as the primary communications contact for the women’s basketball program and select Olympic sports, with an emphasis on strategy and content planning for various social media platforms and MiamiHurricanes.com.
  • Responsibilities also include serving as liaison to local and national media, writing and distributing press releases, overseeing press operations at home events, editing publications, submitting award nominations, managing all information on MiamiHurricanes.com, historical archiving and creating and publishing content.
  • Responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, institutional and departmental rules.
  • Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.
  • Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
 CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.
  • Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
  • Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office).

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
  • Ability to work independently, set priorities and think critically.
  • Basic knowledge of photography, videography and graphic design (Adobe Suite).
  • Demonstrated familiarity with social media platforms, CMS programs (such as WMT) and statistical programs (NCAA LiveStats).
  • Strong writing skills, including knowledge of AP Style.
  • Intense attention to detail and effective time management skills.
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal colleagues and external media members.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
  • All other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Communications.

Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience:
3-5 years of experience in Athletics, Public Relations, Digital Media and/or related field.
Ability to travel and work nights and weekends when required.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
A9

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

  • Industries

    Higher Education

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