- Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Brand Advancement & Strategic Communications About SMU SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. About the Position: This role is an on-campus, in-person position. The Senior Associate A.D. for Brand Advancement and Strategic Communications will serve as the chief steward of the SMU Athletics brand story. The position will oversee all aspects of strategic communications, branding, social media and creative services for the athletics department. This position will also oversee MustangVision, the SMU Athletics broadcasting and video production department, reporting directly to the Deputy A.D./Chief Revenue Officer. Essential Functions: Oversee all communications areas including public relations and social media strategy. Serve as the liaison to University communication team. Serve as the chief storyteller for SMU Athletics. Lead gameday content strategy and distribution as well as various department and industry initiatives throughout the academic year. Oversee the creative services department and brand standards for the department of athletics. Oversee the MustangVision department and creative direction of the video production content for the department of athletics Oversee the social media plan and strategy with an innovative and creative outlook on the management across all platforms. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of seven years of work experience is required. Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic department and/or professional sports organization is desired. Previous marketing, communications and brand management experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. EEO Statement SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.

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