Assistant Director of Athletics Communication - Military veterans preferred

Posting Number:
0601226

Position Title:
Assistant Director of Athletics Communication

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Type:
Full-Time

Staff Term:
12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Hours vary, nights and weekends required

Academic Year Schedule (dates):


Faculty Term:


Position Type:
Staff

Department:
Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function:

• The position will primarily focus on the department’s webcasting, streaming, and social media content. Assist with writing, editing, design, and production of digital programs, graphics, videos, publications, and press releases. Serve as the primary communication contact for assigned programs and institutional initiatives. Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Division as needed for alignment with institutional branding and messaging.
• The Assistant Director will play a role in the video production of the live sporting events, video highlights, and media day content. Generate content for the official athletics social media accounts in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Division on branding.
• The Assistant Director will help to update and maintain content on the website, which includes schedules, student-athlete and staff content, and historical records.
• The Assistant Director will help hire and supervise student employees during game day management and serve as the primary contact for them.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with campus partners in Marketing and Communications, Life and Career Design Institute, and external constituencies.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree required and 1-3 years in athletics communication or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• 2-5 years of athletics communication experience.

Compensation and Benefits:


Physical Demands:


ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
08/27/2025

Closing Date:


Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206

Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax:


Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Resume

Optional Documents

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