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Senior Associate Athletic Director Communication & Media Relations (Administrator II)

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San Diego State University
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San Diego

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Senior Associate Athletic Director Communication & Media Relations (Administrator II)

Job No: 515725
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time, Marketing/Communications


Position Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club/Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

Under the direction of the Executive Associate Athletic Director/SWA the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Communications & Media Relations will support and enhance the mission of the San Diego State University Athletic Department. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, direction, supervision, and day-to-day operations of the Media Relations Office including supervision of staff, budget, policies, procedures, and activities in accordance with department, university, conference, and NCAA regulations.

The San Diego State University Athletic Media Relations Office has the primary responsibility for publicity of the Athletic Department's varsity sports programs. It serves as a liaison between the Athletic Department and the media. In line with those duties, the office publishes press releases, coordinates press conferences for major announcements, posts creative contents for social media, creates video contents, maintains historical records and data, manages, strategic and crisis communication, maintains up-to-date photo files, maintains current team statistics, oversees department's website, publishes the department's printed materials, handles staging as it relates to media and event needs for home athletic events, arranges interviews for student-athletes and department personnel with local and national media representatives, seeks to procure publicity for athletic teams, coaches, staff, and student-athletes, and prepares information contained in game-day programs.

For more information regarding the Athletics department, click here.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits-eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on-campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five years of experience in a leadership role in a media relations area of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics and/or professional sports

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • Ten years of experience in media relations, preferably in a leadership role at an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics and/or professional sports
  • Experience working as webmaster and knowledge of internet capabilities
  • Five years of experience as the lead or co-lead contact for FBS football program (or similar experience)
  • Experience creating, implementing, and executing a successful national award campaign for team or individual
  • Manager experience with full-time and part-time personnel

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:
  • Extensive Leave benefits: 14 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
  • Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
  • An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no-cost or low-cost to the employee; and
  • California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent

  • SDSU COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

    In accordance with the California State University systemwide policy, students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical or religious exemption in order to access campus. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for five months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine. Afterward a COVID-19 booster is required to continue to be considered fully vaccinated.

    The individual hired into this role will be required to submit their completed vaccination documentation to the university's secure online health portal prior to beginning work. Individuals with an approved medical or religious exemption on file with the university will be required to participate in SDSU's COVID-19 testing program.

    Supplemental Information

    Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on July 11, 2022. To receive full consideration, apply by July 10, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

    All management and executive employees shall be required to provide a written statement to the appropriate administrator of any and all outside employment. Employees shall also provide a written statement of outside employment if a written request by an administrator is made.

    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 as a condition of employment.

    San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

    A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

    SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

    SDSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

    Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu or 619-594-0473.


    Advertised: Jun 24, 2022 (3:25 PM)
    Applications Close: Open until filled

    To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/515725/senior-associate-athletic-director-communication-media-relations-administrator-ii







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    Organization

    Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

    SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.

    Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.

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    Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.

    Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education

    International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.

    Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.

    Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.

    Company info
    Telephone
    619-594-5200
    Location
    5500 Campanile Drive
    San Diego
    CA
    92182
    US

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