Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Communications
Position Number 899601
Position Category Administration
School/Division Athletics Publicity and Public Rel (division)
DepartmentFull-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description The Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Communications serves as the day-to-day manager for the Hofstra University athletics communications office. This position serves as the main point of contact for the men's and women's soccer, wrestling, and baseball programs. Maintains good working relationships with various media constituents. Regularly interacts with the conference office as well as athletics communications personnel at other universities. Specific emphasis in the areas of game management, record-keeping, archival maintenance, publications, photography, video, and information technology. All staff members are responsible for the policy, procedures, and guidelines of Hofstra University and the job requirements specific to the particular assignments inherent to athletic administration. This position requires working weekends and holidays, and attending athletic events as appropriate.
Responsible for knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. If found responsible for a violation of NCAA regulations, will be subject to disciplinary or corrective action, including termination if appropriate. Also, may be responsible for any act or omission that may give rise to a finding that the University has violated an NCAA regulation.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages the day-to-day athletic communications operations for the Department of Athletics.
- Serves as a liaison with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Broadcast Productions in supervising the communications team, including traditional sports information, creative services, photography, social media, and multimedia.
- Maintains the department website, GoHofstra.com, including assisting with redesigns, web streaming, graphic design, advertising, and social media.
- Responsible for proofreading and editing athletic department publications, following Hofstra and AP Style Guides to make sure all written content is consistent with University guidelines and follows the rules of grammar and usage.
- Oversees athletic department social media outlets.
- Serves as direct point of contact with other Athletic Department offices as it pertains to athletic communications needs.
- Manages day-to-day public relations operations and duties for men's soccer, women's soccer, wrestling, and baseball, as well as assist in other sports as needed.
- Develops and cultivates professional relationships with members of the media, as well as Hofstra student-athletes, coaches and administrators.
- Designs, writes, and edits various communications materials, including student-athlete bios, press releases, game programs, game notes, and feature stories.
- Oversees game day staffing needs.
- Coordinates interview requests for student-athletes and coaches in assigned sports.
- Promotes student-athletes and coaches for national and conference awards.
- Coordinates content requests for media/television/streaming partners.
- Manages postgame press conferences.
- Maintains records, statistics, and photo archives.
- Upholds Hofstra Athletics history through the updating of various traditions projects on campus.
- Maintains an ongoing understanding of industry trends, innovative platforms, and emerging media in a rapidly changing profession.
- Assists other members of the University and Athletic Department with assignments as needed.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required.
- 1- 5 years in the athletics communications field.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and editing skills.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, StatCrew, and Genius Software.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications - Degree in public relations, sports management, or journalism.
- 5 or more years in the athletic communications field.
- Multimedia and social media experience.
Special Instructions Please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references along with your application.
DeadlineDate Posted 10/30/2026
Salary/Salary Range $75,000-$95,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
