As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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Position Summary
Assist in covering all Sacred Heart’s varsity sports and be the primary contact for selected sports. The assistant director will serve as the liaison between the media, student-athletes, and coaches.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary athletic communications for assigned athletic programs.
• Coordinate all aspects of publicity efforts for those sports, including but not limited to - in-game and historical statistics, preparation and dissemination of information to the media and promotion of student-athletes and coaches to media and for postseason and weekly awards.
• Work closely with production staff on broadcasts, assist in production of content for social media and in-game video board content.
• Assist with the management of graduate students, interns and student workers.
• Provide support to stat crews, public address announcers and others.
• Help maintain the athletics website.
• Participate in creation and implementation of department social media strategy and campaigns to increase publicity and event attendance.
• Serve as key strategist and producer for the creation of engaging content to promote events, accolades, awards and recognition of Sacred Heart Athletics.
• Help maintain historical records and archives to produce content on alumni and past teams.
• Serve as a key member of Athletics Department Communications and Marketing team that makes decisions shaping the department’s communication.
• Assist in providing creative direction within the Communications and Marketing team, facilitating a cohesive execution of creative materials.
• Help Sr. Associate AD Supervise Communications Staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent, in communications, journalism, sports management or a related field of study. 4-5 years of experience in a college or professional athletic setting as a graduate assistant, full-time intern, or full-time.
• Candidates should have strong oral and writing skills, proficiency in desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), experience with in-game statistical software (Genius & StatCrew) new media applications (Instagram Twitter, etc) and basic computer applications.
• Advanced proficiency in writing and interviewing with knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Premiere Pro and Photoshop.
• Advanced proficiency in use and knowledge of all social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Proficient knowledge of graphics, photography, video editing.

This job posting provides an overview of the role’s general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live

• Serve as the primary athletic communications for assigned athletic programs.
• Coordinate all aspects of publicity efforts for those sports, including but not limited to - in-game and historical statistics, preparation and dissemination of information to the media and promotion of student-athletes and coaches to media and for postseason and weekly awards.
• Work closely with production staff on broadcasts, assist in production of content for social media and in-game video board content.
• Assist with the management of graduate students, interns and student workers.
• Provide support to stat crews, public address announcers and others.
• Help maintain the athletics website.
• Participate in creation and implementation of department social media strategy and campaigns to increase publicity and event attendance.
• Serve as key strategist and producer for the creation of engaging content to promote events, accolades, awards and recognition of Sacred Heart Athletics.
• Help maintain historical records and archives to produce content on alumni and past teams.
• Serve as a key member of Athletics Department Communications and Marketing team that makes decisions shaping the department’s communication.
• Assist in providing creative direction within the Communications and Marketing team, facilitating a cohesive execution of creative materials.
• Help Sr. Associate AD Supervise Communications Staff.
• Other duties as assigned