National War College Alumni Association

The Athletics Communications Coordinator assists in the planning, organization, and oversight of daily operations of the athletic communications. The position serves as the media contact for assigned sports and works to build positive relationships with the public, the press, and electronic media. This role maintains the Athletics Department website and writes website updates, game notes, stories for publication and other communications. This role coordinates and administers multiple media marketing and communications programs consistent with marketing and communications initiatives.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we prohibit any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our university stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our university will grow and move forward through a commitment to equality for all.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a media liaison to ASUN Conference, NCAA, and visiting athletics staff.
• Coordinates and administers multiple media marketing and communications programs that support the University Athletics Programs media strategy and initiatives.
• Uncovers and pitches stories to internal and external media outlets to promote FGCU athletics.
• Maintains the Athletics Department website and writes website updates, game notes, stories for publication and other communications.
• Maintains team and individual athlete statistics in collaboration with the Head Athletics Communications Officer. Ensures accuracy of statistics for all current and past athletic teams, individual athletes, and coaches.
• Serves as primary sports information contact for multiple FGCU sports as assigned.
• Assists in establishing and implementing policies and procedures within area of assigned responsibility.
• Works alongside Head Athletics Communications Officer to host media outlets for home athletic contests. Organizes and supervises required statisticians and table crew/press box staffing for home events.
• Monitors production workflow.
• Complies with all University and ASUN Conference as well as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and ASUN Conference rules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of marketing principles, including promotion, fundraising, and public relations.
• Knowledge of NCAA and ASUN Conference rules and regulations as they pertain to the job duties. 
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Two years of professional full-time experience in marketing, communications, or related field.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of and ability to use AP Style.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with audio or multi-media production, communications or marketing project management, writing, photography, print layout and design, print production, or social media design.
• Experience working in higher education athletics.

About Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution. We seek coll...eagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

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