Description

The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant/Associate Director of Creative Content. About the Opportunity

This position will coordinate digital and printing projects for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics football program, with a primary emphasis on recruiting material and social media specific design that is used to project a positive image of the University, athletic program and WVU Football.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

work week

13 paid holidays ()

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service ()

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

WVU offers a range of

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

Wellness programs What You'll Do Collaborate with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director / Chief of Staff, Director of Recruiting, Director of On-Campus Recruiting, and coaches on recruiting and program priorities.

Create graphics and develop conceptual idea/design for various visual materials for promotional and marketing purposes, such as brochures, posters, flyers, web pages, and media. Provide professional services to produce materials integrated across a variety of media including print, photography, video, web and multimedia.

Coordinate the design of various items for the promotion of the football program, including, but not limited to, recruiting correspondence, signage, logos, presentations, brochures, flyers and forms.

Build the WVU Football brand through the coordination and execution of external/social media.

Provide high quality content for the University’s official athletic web site(s) and social media site(s) serving fans, students, student-athletes, coaches, sponsors and media to enhance the WVU Football brand. Will work in collaboration with WVU Athletics digital media team.

Work closely with photographers, videographers, designers, illustrators and web content developers to produce images from promotional material, web, video and multimedia.

Ensure that graphic designs comply with University, Conference and Department communications standards reflecting the image and mission of the institution. Train others as to established standards.

Report directly to the Associate Director of Creative Content; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.

Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.

Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial, ethnical and sexual orientation differences.

Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.

Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and contractors; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant research and education; requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.

Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.

Manage professional and personal time to handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, and regular travel in-season and on-call availability.

Faithfully and diligently execute related duties of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as requested or assigned by the Director of Creative Media, Associate Athletic Director for Football External Affairs, and Director of Player Personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in graphic design or related field such as journalism, communications, advertising or similar field.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in graphic design.

Experience as a graduate assistant is acceptable

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics

Knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics

Strong working knowledge of NCAA and conference rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and the ability to apply those rules

Demonstrated knowledge of intercollegiate athletics

Demonstrated knowledge of design, editing, marketing practices and public relations skills

Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated skills in writing and editing copy

Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure

Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills

Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures

Demonstrated ability to communicate in English complex information or instructions

Ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances

Ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time

Ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize work

Proactive attitude towards work and assignments

Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, vendors and University community.

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule

Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area

Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle

Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals

Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing)

Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and possess advanced skills in word processing, desk publishing and web writing software

Demonstrated knowledge of making and using design concepts for guides, web, multimedia, video and photography

Demonstrated knowledge of professional photography such as composition, lighting, photo editing, retouching, black and white and color

Demonstrated ability and knowledge of computer hardware and software, such as Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Word, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of making and using design concepts for print, web, multimedia, photographs, video illustrations, plans, charts and models (scale, color, typography, etc.)

Must have the ability to create as well as review and recognize high-quality and compelling digital media needed for the effective dissemination of vital university information