Assistant Director of Athletics Communications/Operations – Athletics

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the visibility of the Athletics Department across traditional media, digital platforms, websites, marketing campaigns, and social media. Ensure all communications are accurate, professional, and aligned with the department's image and branding standards.
• Serve as a key representative of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, ensuring high standards of public relations and professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintain accuracy and sound judgment in daily operations to protect the department’s reputation and enhance stakeholder trust.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks or errors that could result in revenue loss, operational inefficiencies, or disruptions to affected areas.
• Support the department’s public relations strategies to strengthen relationships with the community, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the efficient execution of tasks and initiatives, recognizing their direct impact on the department’s success and financial stability.
• Direct and manage the University’s official athletic website (WVUSports.com). Maintain a schedule of timely and responsible postings, updating, information placement, advertising placement and video placement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of one (1) year of operations, multimedia and communication experience, preferably at the Division I collegiate level.
• Experience as a graduate assistant is acceptable.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All requirements must be met by the time of employment.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and received an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.