Title: Assistant Athletics Director for Strategic Communications

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Varies depending on competition schedules. This position will work during some evenings and weekends.

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications efforts for the Department of Athletics. This position oversees all aspects of athletic media relations, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across traditional and digital platforms. The role works closely and collaboratively with the Assistant AD for Creative Services to align branding, storytelling, and content production in support of the department’s external initiatives and the overall mission of the university.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required. 3-4 years of related communications and/or media services experience is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree preferred.

Job Duties

• 50% - Manage and develop strategic communication efforts for the Department of Athletics. Serve as the primary media contact for men’s basketball and other assigned varsity sports, including game-day coverage, press releases, statistics, and historical record maintenance. Coordinate press conferences, media days, and post-game interviews. - (Essential)
• 25% - Supervise and manage the athletic communications staff and student assistants. Develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan that enhances the visibility and reputation of the department’s teams, student-athletes, and coaches. Manage and maintain the official athletics website and all sport-specific content. Oversee production of game notes, media guides, postseason publications, and promotional materials. - (Essential)
• 15% - Collaborate with the Assistant AD for Creative Services on video, photo, and social media content strategies to ensure cohesive storytelling and brand alignment. - (Essential)
• 5% - Monitor and analyze media coverage and engagement metrics to assess the impact of communication strategies. - (Essential)
• 5% - Complies with all University and CAA regulations, as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and CAA rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited. - (Essential)