Assistant Athletic Director - Athletics Communications

Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Athletics Director – Athletic Communications
Classification:      Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director of Athletics
Salary Range:   $48,000 - $51,500

North Central University Mission Statement:
North Central University is a dynamic Christian learning community educating students for lives of service throughout society, the marketplace, and the church. In keeping with its Pentecostal heritage and mission, NCU models and expects excellence in both academic practice and Christian faith.

Position Purpose :
This role serves as the primary leader for athletic communications, marketing, media relations, digital content, and game-day operations within the athletic department. The position is a member of the athletics senior staff and is responsible for promoting NCU athletics while supporting the university's Christian mission.

Key Responsibilities:
Athletic Communications & Marketing

• Lead all athletic department marketing and communications efforts.
• Develop and execute social media strategies for varsity athletic programs.
• Manage the athletics website, including:
  • Schedules and results
  • Team rosters
  • Game recaps
  • Feature stories
• Create promotional materials and game-day programs .

Media Relations & Statistics

• Oversee game statistics and reporting.
• Distribute box scores and electronic files to:
  • Visiting teams
  • Conference offices
  • Media outlets
• Maintain communication with UMAC conference staff and peer institutions.

Digital Media & Streaming

• Coordinate video production and live-streaming operations.
• Manage game-day technology, hardware, and software.

Event Operations

• Support and oversee event management and game-day operations.
• Attend home athletic events as required.

Leadership & Administration

• Serve on the athletics senior leadership team.
• Assist with strategic planning initiatives.
• Hire, train, and supervise:
  • Student workers
  • Interns
  • Graduate assistants
  • Volunteers
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Executive irector of Athletics.

Qualifications :

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrated experience in athletic administration, sports communications, event management, or related park board or sports roles required. Master’s degree preferred. While not required, previous experience in external operations is ideal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ability to communicate the mission and vision of North Central University to student-athletes.
• Knowledge and ability of the use of technological resources including a wide variety of computer programs and applications.
• Knowledge of compliance rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of institutional budgets and ability to manage fiscal responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with a variety of diverse personalities and departments.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of managing practical fiscal responsibilities.
• Knowledge of athletics, marketing, fundraising with insights as they relate to present trends and society
• Ability to plan, organize, conduct and participate in effective staff meetings.

Working Conditions and Frequency:
Environmental Conditions:

• Working environment involves work in an urban, Christ-centered university.
• Position involves exposure to repetitive motion of the fingers, hands and wrists on a daily basis.
• Lifting 25-45 lbs repeatedly

Tools and Equipment:

• Position involves the use of multiple technologies including computer and its software.
• Use of standard office equipment. 

• May require training and certification as needed.

North Central University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the qualifications of the position.  Job incumbents may be required to perform functions not specifically addressed in this job description.