Associate Director of Athletic Communications

Associate Director of Athletic Communications University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more. Posted Job Title Associate Director of Athletic Communications Job Profile Title Marketing Coordinator B Job Description Summary Reporting to the Director of Athletic Communications for theDivision of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA), theAssociate Director of Athletic Communications will serve as theprimary media contact for at least five varsity sports, includingat least one ticketed sport. This includes coordinating all mediainteraction with the programs' athletes and coaches; game-dayoperations related to statistical and media activities for homeevents; and travel as appropriate; manage elements of social mediaoutput for their assigned sport teams, with a heavy focus oncreative story-telling opportunities and graphics for team-relatedaccounts for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Job Description Job Responsibilities Primary Media Contact for Assigned Sports - Coordinates andoversees all media-related responsibilities for his/her teams(primarily interviews with coaches and team members); oversees allelements of Penn website, PennAthletics.com, related to teams (gamepreviews/recaps, roster/schedule management, features for video);social media as necessary (see below); travels as necessary (seebelow); record keeper and archivist; works closely with his/herrespective coaching staffs to provide the best information and mostpositive promotion of each program for all constituents includingfans, alums, parents, recruits and their parents, and donors. Social Media - Collaborates with coaches and team ops directorson managing the social media accounts for assigned sports. Managescontent calendars, provides coverage on gameday, publishes lateststories/announcements, supports creative content needs, etc. Supervise Staff - Athletic Communications has three Assistantsand several work-studies/interns. The Associate Director willoversee the work study and internship programs for the department,while assisting with the onboarding and training of the threeassistants. Cross-departmental Collaboration - Coordinates with marketingand graphic design to promote ticket events, ticket sales, studentoutreach through website and social media for his/her assignedsports; coordinate media or website/social media coverage ofAthletics-related development events, especially related to his/hersports; make sure ESPN+ and their personnel are taken care of forbroadcasts of his/her sports; works with JMI to make sure the rightads are in the right places in our publications, and thatsponsorship ties are being done; and coordinates withfacilities/operations for game-day operations of his/her sports(game-day parking for media, credentialing, TV/radio needs arebeing met, etc.). Team Travel - Travels on all road trips with football and/orwomen's basketball, if assigned those sports; travels for othersports when necessary (i.e. TV game, NCAA competition…any eventthat might warrant on-site coverage and/or is expected have a solidmedia presence). Gameday Activities & Support - Handles media requestsincluding setting up parking and credentials (primarily forassigned ticketed sports); does in-game stats; coordinatespost-game interviews between on-site media and Penn players/coachesand visiting players/coaches as necessary. Statistical Support & Record Keeping - Handles allstatistics for his/her sports and properly archives and publishes(website, etc.); keeps up with record books. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience is required. Application Requirement A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered forthis position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you toupload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics Pay Range $55,962.00 - $60,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job. University Benefits Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars. Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard. Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be. Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance. Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally. University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free. Discounts and Special Services : From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks. Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures. Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements. 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