Colorado State University

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssistant Director for Strategic Communications and Brand Enhancement

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400941AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 -- $55,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/17/2024

Description of Work Unit

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of theNCAADivision I-FBSand the Mountain West Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Brand Enhancement is responsible for directing communications and media relations efforts for the institutions NCAA Division I- FBS intercollegiate athletics program that sponsors 16 men’s and women’s sports The position has primary responsibility for a highly visible sport within the department determined by the Senior Director for Communications and Brand Enhancement, but will also be available to assist the staff with other sports as needed.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, business, sports administration, liberal arts or any other field related to duties and responsibilities

• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in athletics media relations required

• Proficiency in desktop publishing software, including InDesign and Photoshop required

• Proficiency in StatCrew & NCAA Live Stats systems required

• Proficiency in Web site content management systems required

• Knowledge of appropriate NCAA regulations and willingness to support the Department’s commitment to a culture of compliance required

• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills

• Ability to run an event from all aspects of media relations/communications needs and requirements

• Willingness and availability to work nights and weekends and travel

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and meet deadlines

• Ability to effectively interact with local, regional and national media on a variety of issues related to highly visible intercollegiate athletics teams

• Ability to work well in a team environment with other staff members, coaches and student-athletes

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Previous experience with digital media content creation

• Previous experience working full-time in intercollegiate athletics

• Previous experience managing social media accounts on multiple platforms for multiple teams and athletic department units

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with other Athletics units such as Marketing, Gameday Experience, Ticket Office, Development, and on-campus constituents

Diversity Statement

Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryContent Generation and Communications

Duty/Responsibility

• Handle all of the day-to-day communications/media relations duties for assigned sports, including primary responsibility for a highly visible sport within the department, determined by the Senior Director for Communications and Brand Enhancement, while assisting the staff with all other sports as needed.

• Facilitating program interview and media requests with local, regional, national and niche media and social media influencers

• Producing game stories, press releases and media guides, including writing and editing communication materials, bios, postseason publications and feature stories for various platforms

• Coordinating access for media interviews with high-visibility student-athletes and coaches

• Regularly updating and providing editorial content for CSURams.com, the official Website of Ram Athletics

• Maintaining multiple social media accounts pertaining to assigned sport(s) and the Department in general

Percentage Of Time35

Job Duty CategoryEvent Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Manage communications operations for large-scale home events

• Oversee stat crew operations for home events

• Travel with team(s) as appropriate and assist with media operations on away-from-home events, as necessary

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryOffice Management and Operations

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist with office supervision and day-to-day administrative duties

• Assist with hiring, training and supervision of student hourly positions, independent contractors, and interns

• Assist with budgetary oversight for unit

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryConference and NCAA Communication

Duty/Responsibility

• Prepare and report all statistical data as required for the conference and NCAA

• Compile and submit award nominations as required for the conference, NCAA and various national organizations

• Serve as communications liaison with the conference and NCAA for assigned sports

• Serve as primary contact with the conference and/or NCAA communications staff with regard to institutional hosting of conference, regional or national championships

Percentage Of Time5

Job Duty CategoryDepartment and University Public Relations

Duty/Responsibility

• Represent the University and Athletics Department at official functions in a responsible and professional manner

• Participate as a member of the Strategic Communications and Brand Enhancement staff by attending meetings and collaborating on initiatives that serve the best interests of CSU Athletics

• Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, MW and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations

• Report knowledge of any NCAA rules violations and support the Department’s commitment to a culture of compliance

• Assist Senior Director for Communications and Brand Enhancement with ensuring unit is an inclusive environment for staff and continuously strive for inclusive excellence and meeting department’s guiding principles.

• Work in tandem with the Director of Digital Media and Senior Director for Communications on general athletic department social media channels (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram) and social media strategy; content creation, and program implemental for assigned sports.

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned sports social media management (Facebook, X, Instagram)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time30

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contactath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an undergraduate degree in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, business, sports administration, liberal arts or any other field related to duties and responsibilities?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of two years of full-time experience in athletics media relations?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability and willingness to work non-standard hours and potential national travel?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents