The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications supports student-athletes in recognizing their accomplishments by creating content for parents, alumni, faculty, staff, fans and friends of the University.  To support in-game statistics for the Titan athletic program as required by the NCAA.  Serve as a role model/mentor to those students interested in athletic communications.  This is a full time, 12 month, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for self and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Gameday Coverage; maintain statistics for various supports as required by NCAA and CCIW; manage and oversee student workers; manage external media personnel at assigned events; create gameday programs for assigned sports for distribution to fans and media personnel
• Recruiting; create recruiting brochures for all 29 sports; coordinate recruiting activities with coaches; create social media posts; create individualized promotional materials for use throughout the recruiting process
• Content Creation and Website Management; produce graphics and videos for iwusports.com; mentor student workers through experiential learning opportunities; implement content strategies across several mediums; assist in updating, creating content  and day-to-day maintenance of iwusports.com; 
• Social Media Management & Marketing; manage departmental social media accounts and create content plans; oversee social media postings to ensure NCAA compliance
• University Communications; assist in athletics coverage with IWU magazine; collaborate with University Communications regarding athletic related stories and special projects

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s required
• Minimum of three years related experience; experience with sidearm web, genius sports stats, statcrew, adobe suite software and other computer programs.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, sport rules, CCIW rules and institutional policies.
• Travel with teams for regular and postseason competition. Weekend and evening hours, as needed

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/Positions.html.   Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.  

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University

Human Resources

209 Holmes Hall

1312 Park Street

Bloomington, IL 61701

Fax 309-556-1710

Salary $38000-$43500, based on experience

The final candidate will pass a background investigation.   

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

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