Associate Director, Athletics Communications And Ideation

Associate Director, Athletics Communications And Ideation

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Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center (KLARC)

Position Title:

Associate Director, Athletics Communications and Ideation

Position Type:

Full time

Location:

Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center (KLARC)

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University is seeking an Associate Director of Athletic Communications and Ideation. This position will assist the Director of Athletic Communications in improving and increasing awareness of the Bucknell Athletics brand through communications, creative writing, and student-athlete promotion.

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits eligible position.

Job Duties:

• Maintain the athletics website through roster updates, information and scheduling updates, photo galleries, etc. (20%)

• Compose press releases, game previews, game recaps, feature stories. (20%)

• Set up press areas and computer applications before athletic events begin. Watch live athletic events and publish social media posts during the events. Communicate with media members, coaches and representatives from other universities on game days. (20%)

• Edit graphics that promote events and student athletes. Update digital page designs, flyers, statistics records (20%)

• Attend planning meetings, brainstorming, collaboration with coworkers, etc. (10%)

• Email communication with other universities, conference office, etc. ​(10%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Four years of communication experience

Preferred Experience:

• Master's Degree

• Two years of experience in a college athletics department

• Direct work with NCAA football program

• Experience managing team social media accounts

Physical Requirements

• Work involves considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

54,080.00-67,600.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:

2024-08-27

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options

• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)

• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)

• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.

• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives

• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email mailto:hr@bucknell.edu.https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/employer-resources?resource=32 (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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