Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, the Associate
Athletic Director for Athletic Communications is responsible for all facets of the Athletic
Departments communication office. This position is responsible for generating media coverage,
monitoring and managing adverse media and crafting and integrating public relations strategies
for Boston College Athletics. As a member of the athletic department Senior Staff, the incumbent
serves as the general spokesperson for the athletic department, along with the Athletic Director
and works closely with the Director of the Office of News and Public Affairs at Boston College.
The position develops and implements a comprehensive athletics communications and media
relations plan including electronic communications, department and team social media strategies
and engagement, athletics website, printed materials, coach’s shows, blogs, vlogs, videos and
statistical reports.

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations, the Associate
Athletic Director for Athletic Communications is responsible for all facets of the Athletic
Departments communication office. This position is responsible for generating media coverage,
monitoring and managing adverse media and crafting and integrating public relations strategies
for Boston College Athletics. As a member of the athletic department Senior Staff, the incumbent
serves as the general spokesperson for the athletic department, along with the Athletic Director
and works closely with the Director of the Office of News and Public Affairs at Boston College.
The position develops and implements a comprehensive athletics communications and media
relations plan including electronic communications, department and team social media strategies
and engagement, athletics website, printed materials, coach’s shows, blogs, vlogs, videos and
statistical reports.

Primary Responsibilities:

 Direct responsibility for overall and daily operation of Athletic Communications
 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
BC Athletics
 Promotes sports teams, coaches, and student-athletes with an emphasis on a consistent
and positive image
 Utilize media outlets to cultivate ticket sales and marketing initiatives

Position Details:
Department: 011002 - Media Relations
Position: 00000917 - Associate Athletic Director/Business Operations ***
Grade: 4TH

Salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of full-time professional experience in public affairs, media relations,
  media, marketing and/or market research to include a minimum of 2 years at the supervisory
  level.
• Expert knowledge of University communication objectives and ability to translate them into
  effective communication and media campaigns
•  Excellent collaboration and listening skills
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and self-management skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.

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