Title: Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications

Application Review Date: 07/08/2025

Work Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will develop and manage a strategic, innovative, and comprehensive external and internal communications strategy for the Radford University Athletics Department. This position will be responsible for developing, integrating, and implementing a broad range of communications and public relations activities that will enhance the overall mission of the department.

The Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications will oversee and direct the operations of the Athletics Communications Office and Video Production Office to include managing associated budgets and supervision of full and part-time employees, student assistants, and interns. Other areas of responsibility include serving as liaison to local and national media, brand advancement through writing and distributing press releases and publications, managing all information on RadfordAthletics.com, creating and publishing content on social media platforms, broadcast, and department historical archiving. The position will accept additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Athletic Director and/or designee.

Required Qualifications

Advanced degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent education, training and experience. Demonstrated writing skills. Professional experience in sports writing, sports copy editing, proofreading or desktop publishing or demonstrated experience in a university sports information office or similar setting. Accuracy in writing, editing, and proofreading. Experience with in-game statistical software stat crew. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, ln Design, and QuarkXPress or other desktop publishing programs. Ability to work with minimal supervision and with interruptions while meeting the demands of multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions: 

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:  M - F, 8 am - 4:30 pm, nights and weekends required

Employee Classification:  01281

Department: Sports Information

Salary: 52,000 - 55,000

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Department Contact Name: Nicole Green

Department Contact Phone: 5408316194

Department Contact Email: ndlayton@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.