Assistant Athletic Director Media Relations

About Us

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation, and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The mission of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of California, Irvine is to facilitate and enrich the education and personal growth of its students through their participation in competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the welfare of student-athletes and staff, and advocates an environment that promotes excellence in athletic and academic performance, sportsmanship, diversity, and gender equity. Intercollegiate Athletics also supports the University of California's mission of public service and serves to generate a unifying spirit among students, faculty, staff, and alumni that transcends communities, cultures, and generations.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the Deputy Athletic Director of External Affairs, the Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations will be responsible for various duties within the Media Relations office, including but not limited to serving as a liaison between coaches, student-athletes, administrators, and representatives from the media, campus, and community. This position will also assist with the planning, execution, and evaluation of specific projects related to relationships between Intercollegiate Athletics and the external campus community. The position will work closely with the Media Relations staff as well as the staffs in Development and Marketing in defining and prioritizing specific objectives and strategies for external support and communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between coaches, student-athletes, administrators, and media representatives.
• Assist with planning, execution, and evaluation of projects related to external campus community relations.
• Collaborate with Media Relations, Development, and Marketing teams to define and prioritize objectives and strategies for external support and communication.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and technical aspects of media relations and communications, including broadcast communications.
• Knowledge of principles and practices in crisis and emergency communications.
• Strong understanding of best usage of print, broadcast, and online media.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Solid management skills to effectively plan and organize work, establish processes, and motivate staff to high levels of productivity and quality.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 3-5 years of experience working in collegiate athletics communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the university and athletics, including the vision, mission, goals, objectives, infrastructure, programs, policies, and achievements.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Pay

Salary range provided upon request.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan.
• Employment Misconduct Disclosure: Final candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions involving misconduct, pending allegations, or investigations from the last seven years.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Compliance with UCI vaccination policies.
• Adherence to UCI Smoking and Tobacco Policy and Drug-Free Environment Policy.
• Additional conditions may apply, such as compliance with the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E-Verify, or pre-placement health evaluation.