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Posted: 17-Dec-24

Location: Oberlin, Ohio

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Sales/Marketing/Sponsorship

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details:

Oberlin College offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Internal Number: APS151062PS

Oberlin College, a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Athletics Communications and Operations. This role supports the department’s mission to foster an inclusive, and enriching environment for student-athletes while promoting Oberlin’s excellence in academics and athletics.

The Associate Director will oversee all aspects of athletics communications and game operations for 21 varsity programs. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and committed to advancing the visibility of Oberlin Athletics through innovative communication, strategies, and operational efficiency.

Collaboration and Leadership

Serve as a member of the Athletics Administrative Leadership Team Work closely with the Director of Athletics and administrative team to develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support recruitment, retention, and the celebration of stakeholders and community Lead and manage athletics communications staff and student workers by establishing clear expectations, maintaining high professional standards, and setting achievable deadlines to ensure timely and quality work Contribute to departmental initiatives and special events

Athletics Communications

Assist in creating, writing, editing, and distributing press releases, game notes, and feature stories Oversee the production and management of digital content, including video features, game highlights, and graphic designs for social media and the website Maintain accurate and timely updates of statistics, rosters, schedules, and results on the athletics website Collaborate with campus partners to ensure alignment with Oberlin’s brand standards and institutional messaging

Game Operations

Coordinate logistics and staffing for home athletic contests and special events Supervise the setup and breakdown of game-day equipment, signage, and technology Serve as the primary contact for officials, visiting teams, and game-day staff to ensure smooth event execution Ensure adherence to NCAA and conference policies during competitions

Administrative Tasks

Oversee inventory and ordering of game-day and communications equipment Assist in managing the department’s budget related to communications and operations Represent the department at campus meetings and conference-level events as needed Schedule game day workers and photography as needed for internal and external communications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, sports management, or a related field Minimum of three years of experience in athletics communications, sports information, or event management, preferably in a collegiate setting Proficiency with media software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere), StatCrew/NCAA LiveStats, and website CMS platforms (such as SIDEARM) Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills Ability to work evenings, weekends, some holidays, and travel as required by athletic events Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment Skilled in handling challenging situations with composure, adapting to changing circumstances, and making sound decisions in high-pressure environments.

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