Under the supervision of the Appropriate Administrator and the Lead, the Associate Director, Athletic Communications develops, promotes, and distributes news, stories, and information concerning the University’s intercollegiate athletic program.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the creation and dissemination of information on and through core communications.
- Manage Social Media Operations – Produce timely content; manage social media campaigns, run Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Accounts.
- Day-to-day office duties including monitoring and updating social media status of various accounts and on various platforms, create website content, updating files, answering phones, texts, other communications and preparing correspondence.
- Promote sports teams, coaches and student-athletes through campaigns, speaking engagements, and other events including but not limited to basketball and baseball opener events, Hall of Fame Weekend, etc.
- Engage in advance planning, first steps and daily procedures for crisis management.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Equivalent to three years of responsible experience editing articles for publication in commercial trade, professional or other publications which demonstrates possession of the skills and abilities needed to perform in this position.
Strong communication techniques in various social media platforms. Desktop publishing software experience, preferably In Design and Photoshop. Background in layout design and editing. Excellent writing, editing and publication skills. Experience in statistical preparation. Strong verbal communication ability, including knowledge of interview techniques.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university’s commitment to a “vision of excellence.”
Education and Experience
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in communications, journalism, or a related field required. Three or more years of experience in collegiate athletic communications preferred. Experience in statistical preparation.
Physical Summary
Sedentary work – Involves mainly sitting. Walking and standing are minimal. Lifting is limited to lightweight objects. (10 pounds or less).
Licenses / Certificates
California driver’s license preferred.
Department
Athletic Communications
Classification
Public Affairs/Communications Specialist II
Compensation
The salary range for this classification is $3,761 to $6,803 per month.
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.
Benefits
Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.
Time Base
Full-time temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
Application Procedures
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It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Additional Information
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu .
Equal Employment Statement
California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Advertised: Aug 25, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 08, 2023 (11:55 PM) Pacific Daylight Time