Athletics Strategic Communications Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Athletics Strategic Communications Assistant

Requisition Number

DU13460

Department Name

12E00:UKAA - External Operations

Work Location

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Athletics Strategic Communications Assistant

Requisition Number

DU13460

Department Name

12E00:UKAA - External Operations

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Paid hourly

Type of Position

Other

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in sports management or

related field.

Required Related Experience

One year experience (volunteer or paid) within Division I Athletic Communication or Marketing

office or equivalent.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings, Weekends.

Job Summary

The Strategic Communications Assistant will be an important part of the UK Athletics social media and digital marketing team, with responsibilities including creating and implementing social media content plans for assigned accounts. Those efforts include working with coaching staffs, developing and implementing communication plans, social media, account administration, creating strategies for fan engagement and attendance and assisting the strategic communications staff’s analytics initiatives. This position is an appointment for 2025-2026 season with the opportunity for a second term.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Passionate, dedicated, hard-working and organized with excellentwritten/verbal communication skills and a strong desire to pursue a career inathletic communications and marketing fi elds. Prior experience incommunications or marketing at the Division 1 level preferred. Familiar with

NCAA

procedures and protocols.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Marketing, Sports Management or related field. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays when they fall on certain game days.

Deadline to Apply

06/30/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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