Assistant Director of Communications, Athletics

Position Number 8102562 Work Modality Fully In-Person Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? No Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Department Name ATHLETICS Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties And Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, this position will be responsible for serving as the sports communication contact for assigned athletic programs responsible for but not limited to: Game notes, working competitions, weekly reports/player of the week nominations, releases/stories, team social media accounts, and working directly with assigned sport coaches. Travel may be required for select away games and championships. Assist in home event game management as it pertains to media, communications, statistics, and content creation. Work closely with Loyola’s Office of University Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent use of University identity/brand identity and to collaborate on story items and/or initiatives that have potential scope beyond Athletics. Assist in content creation in an effort to elevate the brand and awareness of sport programs. Content may include written story, photography, video clips and highlights, and other social media content. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education And/or Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an athletics communications office. Qualifications Demonstrated experience in athletics communications, experience with producing and managing the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, podcasts, digital audio & video, digital photography, graphics, social media and print)Work collaboratively with other external relations and digital/creative media staff (e.g. marketing, video, social media) on campaigns and projects. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses NA Computer Skills Microsoft Office, Adobe Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No Physical Demands None Working Conditions Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather Open Date 09/30/2026 Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $51,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $44,000/ann Special Instructions to Applicants As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at . About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here . Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy . #J-18808-Ljbffr Loyola University