The Director of Athletics Communications is responsible for promoting the University's varsity athletic programs through strategic media relations, digital content, and storytelling. This role proactively generates positive media coverage, manages the official athletics website and social media platforms, and oversees the collection and distribution of statistics for all varsity sports. The Director works closely with coaches, student-athletes, and media partners, applying strong knowledge of collegiate athletics, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Job Description

Job Duties

Manages athletic statistics and reporting for all 17 varsity sports, including timely submission of game results and statistics to the CACC, NCAA, and the University’s official athletics website. Develops and distributes athletic communications content, including feature stories, news releases, and social media posts, ensuring accuracy, adherence to the University Style Guide, and positive visibility for University athletics. Serves as the primary media relations contact by maintaining media lists, responding to information requests from local, regional, national, and league affiliates, and fostering strong relationships with sports, trade, and general media outlets. Oversees game-day and event communications operations by attending selected home and away contests, supervising student workers, and supporting athletic communications and game management functions. Collaborates with University Marketing & Communications, Public Relations, and other campus partners on institutional initiatives, special events, and announcements, and represents the department on campus committees and conference or NCAA working groups as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communication, media relations, public relations, or a related field
• 3 years working in athletic communications at an NCAA institution
• athletic website maintenance, writing and editing with an attention to detail, familiarity with social media platforms, background in Windows and Mac operating systems, Adobe Creative Suite software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), knowledge of basic layout and design principles, strong interpersonal skills, keen working knowledge of statistical software such as NCAA LiveStats, ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, familiarity with webcasting and video editing, and/or digital photography will be highly regarded

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience leading diverse teams
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and complex environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role, including kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

About Thomas Jefferson University

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throug...hout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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