Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

Available:  Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is a full-time 12-month full benefits position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The successful candidate is responsible for providing public relations support, marketing, and promotions for the Athletic Department and the University’s varsity sports and rodeo program via traditional media work and social media outlets.

• Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies.
• Direct responsibility for overall and daily operation of Athletic Communications and oversight of riderangersride.com website.
• Create and execute planning and implementation of entire media relations and social media strategies across all platforms.
• Cultivate relationships with local and regional media outlets for the overall promotion of Northwestern Athletics.
• Promotes sports teams, coaches, and student-athletes with an emphasis on a consistent and positive image.
• Responsible for Gameday management with all athletic programs and direct oversight of GA and student assistants.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or related field preferred.
• Experience working in intercollegiate athletics required.

Available:  Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities: This position is a full-time 12-month full benefits position in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The successful candidate is responsible for providing public relations support, marketing, and promotions for the Athletic Department and the University’s varsity sports and rodeo program via traditional media work and social media outlets.

• Responsible for compliance with policies and procedures of the University, Great American Conference (GAC), NCAA and other regulatory agencies.
• Direct responsibility for overall and daily operation of Athletic Communications and oversight of riderangersride.com website.
• Create and execute planning and implementation of entire media relations and social media strategies across all platforms.
• Cultivate relationships with local and regional media outlets for the overall promotion of Northwestern Athletics.
• Promotes sports teams, coaches, and student-athletes with an emphasis on a consistent and positive image.
• Responsible for Gameday management with all athletic programs and direct oversight of GA and student assistants.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications or related field preferred.
• Experience working in intercollegiate athletics required.
• Experience with NCAA Livestats (Genius Sports), Presto or other statting programs and website management is preferred.

Send Information to:

Cheryl Ellis
Human Resources Director
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
709 Oklahoma Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717
Email: apply@nwosu.edu

Applicants should provide a signed NWOSU Job Application form for Faculty - Administration Positions along with resume. Employment is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.

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