The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Creative Design to support the Football program.

The Director of Creative Design is responsible for developing and executing social media campaigns for the program. Acts as a valuable resource for creative solutions and communications in developing and executing social and digital strategy.

The Director of Creative Design will be responsible for duties including, but not limited to:

Develop and coordinate weekly graphic plans for social media platforms and football recruits.
Create visual content (photo and design) for all digital platforms.
Setup and execute photoshoots for prospective student-athletes for official and unofficial visits.
Collaborate with colleagues on specific football recruiting content.
Assist with creative equipment management.
Assist with organization of student creative assistant program.
Attend all recruiting meetings, staff meetings, and content creative meetings with Athletic Department colleagues.
Assist in promoting an atmosphere of compliance. Get approvals from the Compliance Staff before acting to ensure actions are consistent with ACC and NCAA rules.
Other duties assigned by the Head Coach or designee.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excitement about building our program; a positive and high energy level with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment, working quickly and completing tasks effectively.
Ability to use imagination and creativity to generate new ideas.
Demonstrated genuine concern and interest for the welfare of student-athletes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
Proven organizational skills and an openness to new approaches and new ideas.
Ability to make decisions and sound judgments.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This position includes a considerable amount of travel.
Knowledge of NCAA, ACC and institutional rules and regulations.

The selected candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available from day one
Retirement benefits
Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least one year of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience: collegiate or professional athletic experience specifically in football.

COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines

Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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