What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications AS9897 position at Stetson University?
The Assistant Athletic Director for Communications is responsible for leading the Communications Office, including the supervision of two employees, and serving as the sport contact for multiple sports, including men’s basketball. The Assistant AD reports to the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide direction and leadership of a three-person Communications department to effectively manage game day statistical needs and enhance the media exposure of Stetson University athletics
- Work with content creation staff to update main social media accounts daily
- Manage all aspects of GoHatters.com, the athletic department’s website
- Distribute media (photos and video) to media, coaches, and student-athletes
- Serve as the sport contact for selected sports, including men’s basketball
- Serve as liaison with Stetson Broadcast Productions for all ESPN productions
- Travel with teams as needed and arrange for photo and video needs for away contests
- Serve as athletics department historian, creating a digital archive of Hall of Fame, Sports records, etc.
- Educate student-athletes on social media best practices and interview skills
- Perform other site and position specific functions as assigned
