
Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX, USA
1/29/2025
Leadership / Executive
Full Time

Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
UIW Mission
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Athletics Communication serves as the first point of contact for all official Athletics Department internal and external communications to include media inquiries. Position works closely with the Public Relations Department to ensure communications meet university standards. The Assistant Director of Athletics Communication reports to the Director of External Relations.
Essential Functions
Job Duties
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite; ability to effectively learn and use StatCrew and NCAA LiveStats.
- Superlative writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- A deep understanding of organizational branding and its importance.
- Strong creative vision and execution skills.
- Strong multitasking and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Strong commitment to enhancing external relations team effectiveness through dependability.
- Strong skills in tact and discretion; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to establish structure during periods of change and growth.
- Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to follow the Mission of the University.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree.
Required Work Experience
- Five (5) years of professional experience in the field of communications, marketing, public relations, and/or broadcasting.
- Two (2) years of experience serving in a lead or supervisory role in relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Must have a valid drivers license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed, especially during peak periods, to meet departmental goals.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 15lbs of event supplies to include reaching overhead, bending, and squatting to retrieve supplies.
- Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
- Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage faculty, staff, students, and and media as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
Posting Number: AS2108PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date: 03/03/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Director of External Relations
Salary: $44,000-$47,500 Annualized
Open Date: 01/28/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
N/A.
To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/27965
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
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