InsideHigherEd is hiring: Associate Director of Athletic Communications in Phila

Associate Director of Athletic Communications University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News game-day operations related to statistical and media activities for home events; and travel as appropriate. Manage elements of social media output for their assigned sport teams, including a heavy focus on creative story-telling opportunities for Penn Athletics and team-related accounts for Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Help supervise two part-time Communications Assistants, with direct supervision over one of them. Work with Senior Director of Administration to identify, appoint and oversee internship candidates for Athletic Communications as Penn Athletics undergoes a new, expansive intern program. Provide support to a responsive web site (supported by SIDEARM) and updated mobile platforms. Support inter-office departmental needs including, but not limited to, the Penn Sports Network/Ivy League on ESPN, marketing, development, Penn Quakers Sports Properties (JMI), facilities/operations. Serve as the Athletic Communications requisitioner, working with the fiscal office to pay office bills as well as invoices for independent contractors such as photographers and other contracted jobs. Serve as office manager in terms of ordering supplies. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must possess excellent written, interpersonal and computer skills. Time management skills are essential as the candidate will be asked to multi-task on a daily basis. Compliance with all Ivy league/NCAA rules and regulations required. Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as well as travel with teams as required. Valid driver's license required. Application Requirement A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Division of Recreation In Summary: Work with Senior Director of Administration to identify, appoint and oversee internship candidates for Athletic Communications . Manage elements of social media output for their assigned sport teams, including a heavy focus on creative story-telling opportunities for Penn Athletics . Help supervise two part-time Communications Assistants, with direct supervision over one of them . En Español: La Universidad de Pensilvania, el mayor empleador privado en Filadelfia, es un líder mundialmente reconocido en educación, investigación e innovación. Esta histórica escuela de la Liga Ivy se ubica consistentemente entre las 10 mejores universidades en las operaciones anuales del día de juego de U.S. News relacionadas con actividades estadísticas y mediáticas para eventos domésticos; y viajar según sea apropiado. Gestionar los elementos de salida de redes sociales para sus equipos deportivos asignados, incluido un fuerte enfoque en oportunidades creativas de contar historias para Penn Athletics y cuentas relacionadas con equipo para Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Este histórico instituto de la Ivy League ocupa una posición consistente entre las diez principales universidades de Estados Unidos. Otros deberes y responsabilidades según se asignen. Se requieren calificaciones de licenciatura y 2 a 3 años de experiencia o combinación equivalente de educación y experiencia. Debe poseer excelentes habilidades escritas, interpersonales y informáticas. Las habilidades de gestión del tiempo son esenciales ya que se le pedirá al candidato realizar múltiples tareas en una base diaria. El cumplimiento de todas las reglas y regulaciones requeridas de la Ivy League / NCAA. Disponibilidad para trabajar por las noches, fines de semana y días festivos así como viajar con equipos según sea necesario. Licencia de conducir válida requerida.