Assistant Director of Communications

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Position Title Assistant Director of Communications, Athletics
Position Number 8102562
Work Modality Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? No
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name ATHLETICS
Location Code ATHLETICS - GENERAL PROGRAM (03300A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, this position will be responsible for serving as the sports communication contact for assigned athletic programs responsible for but not limited to:

• Game notes, working competitions, weekly reports/player of the week nominations, releases/stories, team social media accounts, and working directly with assigned sport coaches.
• Travel may be required for select away games and championships.
• Assist in home event game management as it pertains to media, communications, statistics, and content creation.
• Work closely with Loyola’s Office of University Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent use of University identity/brand identity and to collaborate on story items and/or initiatives that have potential scope beyond Athletics.
• Assist in content creation in an effort to elevate the brand and awareness of sport programs.
  • Content may include written story, photography, video clips and highlights, and other social media content.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, sport management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an athletics communications office.

Demonstrated experience in athletics communications, experience with producing and managing the design, layout, content and flow of multiple publications for multiple platforms (web, e-mail, podcasts, digital audio & video, digital photography, graphics, social media and print)
Work collaboratively with other external relations and digital/creative media staff (e.g. marketing, video, social media) on campaigns and projects. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses NA

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Adobe

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date 09/30/2026 Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $51,000/ann Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $44,000/ann

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .
About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an…