Coordinator of Athletics Communications

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Posted Date: Mar 21, 2025

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QUALIFICATION

Salary Expectation
$42,285-$44,882/yr
Years of Experience
Not provided
Work Type
Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

Oakland University
Oakland Athletics, Athletics Wikipedia Page

Athletic Director

Conference

Horizon (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

Communications Marketing

About the Job

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Title

Coordinator of Athletics Communications

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

988369

Requisition No.

Posting Details

Position Title

Coordinator of Athletics Communications

Department

2836 - Athletics Administration

Position Number

988369

Requisition No.

S02459

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$42,285 - $44,882 annually.

Position Notes

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

AP Band L

Job Category

Administrative-Professional

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by April 2, 2025.

Pay Schedule

Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Position Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, sport management, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Previous experience with athletic communications/sports information experience at the NCAA Division I collegiate level and/or professional level. - Working knowledge of an intercollegiate athletic department. - Perform all job duties in a manner consistent with NCAA, conference and University rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures and guidelines. - Excellent organizational and analytical skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Ability to communicate effectively with others. - Adobe InDesign and Photoshop experience, as well as NCAA Live Stats/Genius and StatCrew knowledge. - Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

| | Desired Qualifications |
- Experience with website content management (SIDEARM Sports), experience writing press releases in Associated Press style, and experience with social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

| | All Qualifications |
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered. | | Position Details | | | Position Purpose |
As a member of the athletic communications staff, serve as a contact for athletic communications, promotions, marketing and branding efforts for the sports assigned. Create solutions and ideas to promote and market programs across all traditional and “new” media platforms. Design, write and produce Web Guides, news releases and other printed material. Compile statistics and maintain records. Report statistics and information to the Horizon League and NCAA offices. Nominate and promote student-athletes for conference, regional and All-America honors. Assist with content/maintenance of the goldengrizzlies.com athletics website, as well as photography archives. Provide information to and develop relationships with local, regional and national media. Promote the overall vision for entire athletics program. | | Job Open Date | 03/20/2025 | | Job Close Date | |

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
- Yes
- No
- No Response
* Do you know any student-athlete(s) on any Oakland University intercollegiate athletic team? If you answered yes, which student-athlete(s) do you know?

(Open Ended Question)

* Do you have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact, and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)

* Can you direct others to have personal contact with any high school (individual in 9th grade or above), prep school, community college or four-year college or university prospective student-athlete who could attend Oakland University? With the prospective student-athlete’s parents and/or legal guardians? With the prospective student-athlete’s coaches? If you answered yes to any portion of this question, who is the prospective student-athlete, who is your contact and what school does the prospective student-athlete attend?

(Open Ended Question)