Responsible for the leadership, planning, management and oversight of external communications for all 13 varsity sport programs and department initiatives. Manages media initiatives, video and streaming production. Develops marketing and promotion strategies to enhance department visibility. Serves as department liaison to the Friends of Athletics national committee. Promotes and is responsible for Blue Nation Giving Day. Contributes to the Department as a member of the Senior Staff leadership team.   Communications and Development Manages media relations, including establishing contacts and providing materials to promote the athletics program and events within the department.