University of Central Florida
Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
University of Central Florida - Entry Level
Orlando, FL
Communications & Public Relations · Social Media · Media/Video Production
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UCF Athletics at the University of Central Florida, an NCAA Division I institution and Big XII Conference member, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Director, Strategic Communications.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Strategic Communications department under the direction of the Assistant AD for Strategic Communications.
- Serve as the primary media contact for women’s basketball, volleyball and other sports programs as assigned.
- Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies for assigned sports.
- Coordinate media relations, travel and gameday communications operations for assigned sports.
- Promote UCF Athletics through the department’s official website and social media platforms, as well as through relationships with local, regional and national media.
- Ensure all responsibilities are performed in accordance with UCF, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of appropriate experience.
- Appropriate graduate coursework or master’s degree may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Communications or sports information experience at the collegiate level or higher.
- Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite and Genius software.
- Strong communication, organizational, writing, editing and social media skills.
Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time and occasional travel.
As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program.
