Athletics Strategic Communications Assistant - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-19
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAthletics Strategic Communications AssistantRequisition NumberDU13460Department Name12E00:UKAA - External OperationsWork LocationLexington, KYSalary RangePaid hourlyType of PositionOtherPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in sports management or
related field.
Required Related Experience
One year experience (volunteer or paid) within Division I Athletic Communication or Marketing
office or equivalent.


Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Days, Evenings, Weekends.
Job Summary
The Strategic Communications Assistant will be an important part of the UK Athletics social media and digital marketing team, with responsibilities including creating and implementing social media content plans for assigned accounts. Those efforts include working with coaching staffs, developing and implementing communication plans, social media, account administration, creating strategies for fan engagement and attendance and assisting the strategic communications staff’s analytics initiatives. This position is an appointment for 2025-2026 season with the opportunity for a second term.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Passionate, dedicated, hard-working and organized with excellentwritten/verbal communication skills and a strong desire to pursue a career inathletic communications and marketing fi elds. Prior experience incommunications or marketing at the Division 1 level preferred. Familiar with
NCAA procedures and protocols.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Marketing, Sports Management or related field. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays when they fall on certain game days.
Deadline to Apply06/30/2025Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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