Assistant Athletic Director of Communications

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Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Director of Communications

Job Grade: PR22S

Division:
Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Dept:
Services

Department:
Communications

Requisition Number:

FTE (full-time equivalency): 100

Work Schedule:

Varies - Includes Nights and Weekends

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?:
No remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months

Pay Information: $51,900 - $55,000

FLSA Designation:
Exempt

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The Assistant Athletic Director for Communications serves as the strategic leader of Omaha Athletics’ communications operation, overseeing storytelling, media relations, digital communications, and brand messaging while supporting the department’s revenue generation initiatives.

This position leads the Communications team within Omaha Athletics’ integrated External Units (“Pods”), partnering daily with Marketing, Ticketing, Development, Creative Services, Broadcast Production, and coaching staffs to execute coordinated campaigns that increase attendance, ticket sales, fan engagement, donor support, sponsorship value, and overall brand awareness.

The Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for departmental communications strategy, media relations, website oversight, statistical reporting, content planning, crisis communications, and the supervision and professional development of communications staff. This position establishes departmental standards, develops efficient workflows, and ensures communications efforts align with the strategic priorities of Omaha Athletics.

The position also serves as the primary communications contact for men’s basketball, softball and men’s soccer while providing leadership and vision for the Communications Department in support of the department’s mission to grow the Omaha Athletics brand and deliver an exceptional fan experience.

Strategic Leadership & Department Management

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Athletics Communications Department.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time communications staff while fostering professional development.
• Establish departmental priorities, workflows, operating procedures, and performance expectations.
• Develop annual communications strategies that support departmental objectives and revenue generation initiatives.
• Evaluate new technologies, software, AI tools, and…