Director, Athletic Communications

Job Title: Director, Athletic Communications
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 291022
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Location

Dahlonega

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Director of Athletic Communications. The Director of Athletic Communications is responsible for assisting in promoting a positive image, both internally and externally, of the University's 13-sport NCAA intercollegiate athletics program through press releases, publications, web pages and various media outlets. This position requires extreme accuracy, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and the ability to pay special attention to detail. Incumbent is frequently aware from assigned work desk/phone due to official UNG work responsibilities or travel and requires real time communication with others. Incumbent is frequently aware from assigned work desk/phone due to official UNG work responsibilities or travel and requires real time communication with others.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary media contact for all external facing communication and coverage of the department's 13 intercollegiate sports.
• Executive producer of the Nighthawk Sports Network: a comprehensive live broadcasting platform for UNG Athletics. Provide oversight and training of technical staff comprised of students, interns, graduate assistants, etc.
• Produces statistical reports, nominations, historical records and archives and other report requirements for the NCAA, conference office(s), intercollegiate opponents, various periodicals, journals and magazines, major television networks, national wire services, etc.
• Primary content generator for .
• Assists Senior Associate Athletic Director / Chief Communications Officer with operations and coverage of special events and championships.
• Duties as assigned by Director of Athletics and/or Senior Associate Athletic Director/CCO.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all areas of sports journalism required.
• Extensive knowledge and use of NCAA-mandated scoring software, SIDEARM Sports CMS, broadcast/streaming production platforms/software, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to accurately write, edit and/or develop articles, reports and publications. Ability to organize and coordinate athletic events. Ability to organize and multitask. Ability to pay special attention to detail.
• Ability to follow AP style guidelines.
• Ability to work evening and weekends in preparation for and during athletic events. High ethical standards, confidentiality and ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, students and other public facing audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• One year of job related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing to obtain certifications in CPR/First Aid.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education