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EASTERN WASHINGTON Director, Athletics Communications in CHENEY, Washington
Director, Athletics Communications About Eastern Washington University: Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/. Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land. Job Summary: We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Director, Athletics Communications. The purpose of this position is to assist the Sr. Associate AD - External Relations and Revenue by providing & overseeing sports information services for select sports while providing support for the athletics external team. This position will serve as the primary contact for Women's Volleyball and Men's Basketball and will support Football, Women's Basketball, and other sports as assigned. See below under job duties for a more detailed job description. EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. The salary for this position is $45,000. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/. EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field. • One year of full-time experience or equivalent providing collegiate or related athletic/sports information to internal and external constituents. • Candidate must possess strong writing, editing, and communication skills; and excellent PC-based computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. • Candidate must be able to keep a