Sr. Associate /Associate AD, Strategic Communications
Athletics - Deputy Director
74074BR

University Job Title
Associate Director, Strategic Communications

Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type
Full time

Duration Type
Regular

Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (25)

Wage Ranges
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Work Location
Central Campus

Worksite Address
20 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Searchable Job Family
Athletics

Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5

Position Focus:
The Sr. Associate/Associate Director of Athletics for Strategic Communications is responsible for leading the development of strategic communications and elevating the profile of the Yale athletic department.

Essential Duties
1. Develop and execute communications strategies across all aspects of the department of athletics. Ensure all communication strategies and execution fit within the broader context of the University-wide communications strategy and plan. 2. Responsible for developing a consistent internal and external brand messaging strategy that is reflected in all communications on behalf of Yale Athletics. 3. Partner with Director of Athletics and members of the senior staff on sensitive information needing press releases and crisis communication 4. Manage the administration of the athletics web site, developing of a proactive plan for website content and its on-going development. 5. Coordinate all media requests; ensure timely press releases and press conferences providing accurate information to our media partners inclusive of daily and weekly strategic communications for select sports. 6. Enhance partnerships by cultivating relationships with campus, local, regional, and national communications professionals to collaboratively tell the Yale athletics story. 7. Maximize the number of positive media hits and minimize potentially negative communications with respect to athletics. 8. Responsible for the strategy and presentation of all media related materials. 9. Serve as the lead contact for the Ivy League and ECAC Hockey for assigned sports; serve as the primary contact for a select number of varsity teams. 10. Responsible for providing appropriate guidance to coaches, student-athletes and staff members regarding media inquiries. 11. Supervise exempt staff. Responsible for the job evaluation, development and continued professional growth of direct reports. 12. Scheduling appropriate staffing for home and away games. 13. Other duties as assigned by the senior administration.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree and 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrated ability working within an athletic department or conference office at the collegiate level, or a similar industry, with a focus on sports information and video and graphic elements from concept to creation.

Required Skill/Ability 2:
Outstanding communication, organizational, interpersonal and written skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:
Demonstrated ability managing social media platforms, web and graphic design. Ability to work on deadline and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Skill/Ability 4:
Strong working knowledge of relevant computer programs, e.g. Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, website CMS platforms.

Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to travel as well as night and weekend work.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Master's degree in related field.

Weekend Hours Required?
Yes

Evening Hours Required?
Yes

Drug Screen
No

Health Screening
No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

W.L. Harkness Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 303
100 Wall Street, New Haven CT 06511
203-432-0849
equity@yale.edu

Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus

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