What are the responsibilities and job description for the CoSIDA is hiring: Associate Director of Creative Services in Ithaca position at CoSIDA?
Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director, Video Production & Recruiting, the Associate Director of Creative Services will develop and manage a robust production calendar for the department including visual editorial / storytelling, digital / multimedia production, and social media that serves strategic public relations, brand reputation, student-athlete recruiting, and fundraising needs for the Department of Athletics & Physical Education. They will manage two interns and a number of student employees who help execute the creation of design, photography, and video production strategy across all aspects of Cornell's 37 intercollegiate sports and other programs and activities.
As the lead graphic designer and creative storyteller for Athletics & Physical Education, this position actively supports the development, coordination and implementation of effective communication strategies and initiatives that create recognition of the achievements, programs, teams and participants across the spectrum of Cornell Athletics and Physical Education. In addition, they work in close coordination with the Student & Campus Life Communications Team and the University Relations teams, in collaborative storytelling efforts to enhance the brand of the University, the division and the department.
This position creates dynamic and engaging digital, multimedia, and print content to promote the Cornell Athletics story and brand and enhance the overall Cornell University brand. In addition, they oversee video editing and overall brand alignment while providing input on all equipment purchases to support the success of the team, as well as web and digital services across the expanding content creation systems in athletics. The Associate Director provides strategic direction of photography, videography, and graphic design endeavors including features and interviews, as well as the department's social media accounts including but not limited to Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook, YouTube, etc. On occasion, this position will support graphics development for facility enhancements such as vinyl wall graphics or signage concepts.
The position requires frequent evening and weekend hours and some travel.
Success Factors
- Superior graphic design skills and excellent multimedia storytelling ability
- Ability to recognize and mine for stories with exceptional visual identity skills and curiosity.
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups including students, staff, campus partners, service providers, and the larger community.
- Collaborative and responsive to managing multiple relationships and projects in a fast-paced environment, flexibly adapting to new priorities, anticipating needs, and being nimble and responsive as projects and needs change.
- Possesses a balance of organization skills and flexibility, growth mindset, and the ability to connect dots between seemingly disparate activities or teams across the organization.
- Strong leadership capability, with the drive to inspire and motivate team members to support collaboration and excellence, and to create an engaging and fun work environment.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work / life integration of oneself and others.
Preferred Qualifications : Specify preferred specialized education, field and / or certifications.
