Assistant Athletic Director for Graphic Design and Social Media

Assistant Athletic Director for Graphic Design and Social Media

Athletic Administration, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Executive Associate Director, the Assistant Athletic Director for Graphic Design and Social Media plays a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic communications plans that enhance the visibility of Fordham Athletics while supporting the department’s storytelling, brand, and fan engagement goals.

 

The Assistant Director creates, directs, manages & executes the graphic design and day-to-day social media content of the Fordham athletic program. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of social media and digital content strategies, including the generation of high-quality creative content to engage the Athletics fan base. This position is also responsible for the continuous process of improving and adopting new communications and engagement strategies as appropriate.

 

In addition to creative leadership, the Assistant Director is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and managing a dynamic team of student staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

 

This position may require occasional evening, weekend, and some holiday work hours.

 

Essential Functions        

Plans, develops, and directs the athletic department’s creative services, including graphics and digital content (e.g., photography and video), in order to amplify Fordham Athletics and engage a broad range of external audiences.
Creates social media graphics for game days, wins, milestones, awards, and other key moments that celebrate team and individual achievements.
Collaborates with each team to support and grow their individual social media accounts, with a focus on audience development and increased recognition.
Designs within Fordham Athletics’ brand standards to produce graphics that support fan engagement, recruiting, brand awareness, and revenue generation.
Oversees department photography and videography efforts, ensuring high-quality creative content is captured, organized, and maintained, including the management of the INFLCR platform.
Collaborates with Digital, Production, and Fan Experience to develop and implement exciting graphic design initiatives to increase social media engagement with fans and recruits on a national level.
Translates creative concepts into effective visual assets that align with departmental strategy and support social media growth and engagement goals.
Creates and maintains dynamic content that strategically enhances the Athletics brand in external communications. Ensure a consistent image and identification with the brand across all communications efforts.
 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Management Responsibilities  

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience across a wide range of creative projects, from social campaigns to video thumbnails to recruiting materials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

Demonstrated strong illustration skills to create visuals that support storytelling in editorial, marketing, and branded content initiatives.
Knowledge of NCAA rules.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Express, and Premiere Pro).
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Exhibit meticulous attention to detail; ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage several projects at one time.
Must be able to work independently and self-manage project flow.
Team player with ability to work well in a team setting and across diverse groups, organizations, and departments.
Must be able to meet stringent deadlines.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
 

Minimum Starting Salary: $70,000

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $80,000

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9644

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories