Assoc. Director, Athletics Communications (A)

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Serve as the primary communications representative for Miami Hurricanes Olympic sports, consisting of writing recaps and releases, serving as media liaison to local and national media, managing statistics, records and archives, overseeing press operations at home games, submitting award nominations, editing publications, updating official website, creating content for social media distribution and managing social media channels. May manage the credential process for Miami Hurricanes ticketed sports, including communicating with local and national media, facilitating the distribution of season and single-game credentials and parking and overseeing press box operations on gameday. Responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, institutional and departmental rules. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. All other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Communications. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Athletics, Public Relations, Digital Media and/or related field. Ability to travel and work nights and weekends when required. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: ·Ability to work independently, set priorities and think critically. Strong writing skills, including knowledge of AP Style. Familiarity with social media platforms. content management platforms, desktop publishing software, photography, graphic design software and statistical programs. Strong attention to detail and multi-task orientated. Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.