Director of Athletics Social Media and Digital Strategy

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for a Director of Athletics Social Media and Digital Strategy. This is a full-time (at-will and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Director of Athletics Social Media & Digital Strategy is responsible for creating strong social media and digital content that strengthens and protects the brand. Develop creative and innovative ideas that enhance our digital platforms, engage our digital audiences, and foster revenue generating systems. Exercise strong knowledge and proficient use of social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Accurately research, organize and interpret information and analytics. Assist in the coordination and preparation of external relation plans and lead implementation of new digital engagement advancement strategies. This position may also oversee communication strategies for select sport programs. Exhibit sound judgement as it relates to all forms of communication. This position includes direct oversight of full-time employees, full-time interns, and student interns.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. marketing, business, communications, public relations, journalism), or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• At least two years of full-time sports marketing or communications experience; 
• Working knowledge of and the ability to:
  • Develop and perform specific tasks related to managing a variety of social media accounts
  • Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, through exemplary customer service to all constituents
  • Create, manage, and schedule effective social media content
• Experience in supervision and management of full-time and part-time staff to achieve goals and objectives
• Experience with and knowledge of social media scheduling tools and analytic/reporting functions (please specify which softwares experienced in)
• Proficiency in using basic office support and content creation software (such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite);
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships; 
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate effectively within a highly regulated team environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field;
• Experience with and knowledge of successful strategies for digital communications and social media content creation and implementation at the NCAA Division I level
• Working knowledge of and ability to:
  • Successfully update website content (please specify website providers used)
  • Foster an environment of cross-unit collaboration through staff and stakeholder education as it relates to upholding digital brand standards 
• A valid U.S. driving license and the ability to meet and maintain University of Iowa Driving Policy standards.

Application Process:  Visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu and search for keywords “Digital Strategy” Only applications submitted at https://jobs.uiowa.edu will be accepted.

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 
• Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a relevant file to the submission.  Applications without both a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration. 
• Successful candidates will be subject to a credential/education verification and criminal background check and be required to self-disclose any conviction history. 
• Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
• As a part of the University of Iowa’s review of your application and consistent with its policies and practices, the University may access and/or view information about you that is job-related and publicly available on the internet, including but not limited to information on social media sites. The access, viewing and/or use of such information is governed by the University’s Policy on Human Rights, as well as state and federal law.
• For questions or additional information, please contact athletics tanner-erwin@uiowa.edu

About Iowa:

• Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. 
• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. 
• Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. 
• Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.