As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative professional to serve as Assistant Director for Athletic Communications, who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing leadership for all athletic communications and storytelling initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, this position will work in close partnership with athletics marketing to elevate the visibility and brand of Marian Athletics.
The Assistant Director for Athletic Communications oversees the day-to-day operations of the athletic communications office and supervises the Sports Information Specialist, shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the student-athlete experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
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Provide leadership and strategic direction for all athletic communications operations, including content development, media relations, and digital storytelling.
Serve as the primary media contact for Marian Athletics
Collaborate closely with athletics marketing to align messaging, branding, and fan engagement strategies across all platforms.
Supervise and mentor the Sports Information Specialist, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
Oversee coverage of Marian’s 26 varsity athletic programs, including game day operations, press releases, feature writing, and historical archiving.
Manage and maintain Marian Athletics’ digital presence, including the official website and social media platforms, with an emphasis on engagement and brand consistency.
Direct all public-facing elements of home athletic events, including statistics, live stats, streaming/broadcasts, public address coordination, and in-game content delivery.
Produce and distribute statistics, reports, and historical data for conference, national reporting, and award recognition.
Represent Marian University at Crossroads League media events and meetings, ensuring compliance with conference and NAIA regulations.
Lead the creation of athletic publications and promotional materials in coordination with external relations and marketing.
Travel with athletic teams as needed to provide communications coverage.
Lead content creation for videoboard deliveries for football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling, and competition cheer and dance.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Manage a student worker staff at games and during office hours, while maintaining a professional level with the students
University Expectations:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
- Adheres to Marian University’s policy and procedures
- Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
- Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues
- Meets department productivity standards
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
- Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University’s strategic goals
- Adheres to the department budget
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, targeting majors in communications, journalism, sports management, and sports marketing
- Demonstrated success in collegiate athletic communications, sports information, sports marketing, or a related field.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising staff and managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in industry-standard platforms and tools (e.g., Stat Crew/PrestoStats/Genius, Adobe Creative Suite, web CMS, and live streaming technologies).
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of emerging trends in digital media, social media strategy, and content creation within collegiate athletics.
- Ability to manage budgets and operate effectively within institutional resources.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
- Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
- Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
https://www.marian.edu/faith (https://www.marian.edu/faith)
Essential Functions:
Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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