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Job
Summary:
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As part of the Rollins College Athletics, the Associate Director of Athletic Communications stewards the Rollins Athletics brand internally, on campus, and externally in the community. The role establishes marketing relationships and opportunities for athletics; create marketing plans for department and events; and align athletics plan with the entire college.
- Communication Management
- Write, edit, and disseminate news releases, and other department publications
- Serve as head statistician for assigned sports
- Serve as multimedia/social media director for assigned sports
- Handle requests for information from media and general public for assigned sports
- Ensure Rollins Athletics brand is maintained in print and online
- Promote student-athletes for athletic and academic awards
- Update NCAA, Sunshine State Conference and affiliate organizations through seasons
- Primary contact for assigned sports
- Primary graphic designer/coordinator of publications for all sports
- Home Game Management
- Responsible for hosting visiting team and media at all home events
- Schedule staffing for home events of assigned sports
- Staffing official table and press table at all home events for assigned sports
- Provide game day programs, scripts and announcements for Public Address Announcer
- Oversight of student workers and/or contract staff
- Special Events
- Assist with "Tommy Awards" at the end of the year banquet and other campus events
- Assist with the Rollins Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony
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Minimum Qualifications & Education:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management or related field
- Three years experience in professional and/or collegiate athletics management and communications
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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- Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance
- Extensive knowledge of NCAA statistics practices
- Ability to work within and maintain branding standards set by Rollins College Athletics
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite, including Photoshop, Premier, InDesign
- Knowledge of multimedia (audio/visual broadcasting), social media, desktop publishing, and website applications
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Work Environment:
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- Campus-based position working in an office/field environment
- Flexible to ever changing schedule needs associated with sharing practice facilities
- Ability to work many nights and weekends during the sport’s season
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Instructions to Applicants:
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To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Benefits & Perks:
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- 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
- 10 Days - Paid Holidays
- 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 & Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from the Winter Park SunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
- Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
- IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
- Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn
- Plus More!
Rollins offers a competitive annual salary in the mid-$40,000 range, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.
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Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:
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At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.
Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or local law for employment and in our educational programs and activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit click here. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us by phone or in writing to humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
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FLSA Status:
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Exempt
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Service Months:
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12
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