Assistant Director of Athletic Communication

About Augustana College

Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan ). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands-on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

About Augustana College

Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold & Boundless Strategic Plan ). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands-on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success. The college’s scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad-Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River, about a 3-hour drive from Chicago. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student‑centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real-world experiences.

Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more.

Job Title

Assistant Director of Athletic Communication

Status

Exempt, Full-time 12-month position

Wage

725

Reports To

Director of Athletic Communication

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communication assists with the College's efforts to promote and publicize the student- athletes and events at Augustana College. Provides assistance at home events, writes and disseminates stories, compiles statistics and logs archival information and provides additional support within the Athletics Communications area.

Job Duties

• Is responsible for timely updates of content to the athletic website. Works with internal and external partners to make sure high quality information is available.
• Acts as host or co-host with Director of Athletic Communication at home events. Resolves issues, manages logistics and provides necessary support for successful events.
• Writes press releases and game stories for all athletic- related matters
• Takes primary responsibility for sports information needs of assigned sports.
• Researches, prepares and sends out hometown stories on incoming recruits who have committed to Augustana.
• Serves as chief researcher for matters of interest related to the athletic department
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree is required

Experience & Skills

• Ability to craft coherent documents that best represent the image and scope of Augustana in general and the athletic department in particular.
• Computer skills that include knowledge of Microsoft products, Photoshop, In Design, Web-based programs and Statcrew. An interest in learning new programs is a must.
• Punctuality, reliability and loyalty.
• Must be adaptable to work with myriad personalities and egos.
• Knowledge of athletics and an interest in learning about new sports.

Note: This job description is subject to change and is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities required by the employee.

Additional Information

Pay and Benefits

This position is budgeted to pay $38,000 - $41,000 per year based upon the candidates education, skills, experience, and abilities. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company contribution
• Excellent paid time off/holiday benefits
• Tuition benefits for employees and their family members
• Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)
• You can learn more about our benefit programs at our Benefits website.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a frequent basis. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time. Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment. Must be able to use a computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.