ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR BRAND ADVANCEMENT
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all.
With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.
For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.
The Director of Creative Communications reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, and will oversee the creative initiatives of the Husky Athletics Department. This position will own the process, manage timelines and reporting, and take creative projects from inception to completion. This includes managing several creative projects at once, managing resources for deliverables across clients, raising red flags and helping to establish and promote company processes.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Serve as the creative project manager, responsible for interfacing with internal and external clients including coaches and ICA staff, developing timelines for project completion, and providing all parties with status updates throughout the process.
Develop process through which creative projects are requested and tracked. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for all creative and content development, fielding questions, troubleshooting, clarifying strategic requirements, explaining complex ideas clearly, and managing overall expectations. Mitigate communication breakdowns, resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion. Ensure that project requests are complete so creative team has adequate information to begin development.
Generate and maintain estimates based on project specs and prepare for client sign-off. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential obstacles, and devise contingency plans. Present concepts and completed projects for approval. Maintain records on projects completed with hours committed to each.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Manage and supervise creative staff with oversight over video, graphic design and social/web departments. Direct creative staff in prioritizing tasks according to potential for revenue growth and brand exposure. Ensure staff is remaining on track to on-time project completion that hits all deadlines. Provide support to staff to assist efficiency in project completion. Support staff in management of their direct reports. Work with department administration to identify additional resources needed to meet project goal requirements.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Work alongside the Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications and the Chief Marketing Officer to develop and implement sales and brand campaigns, including visual identity, program and departmental taglines.
Represent the creative services division where required during department meetings including marketing campaign discussions, ticket sales and partnerships strategy sessions, facility branding and production meetings, and ticket operations creative needs. Direct digital team in establishing social media strategy. Assists with graphic design projects as needed.
Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12 Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, communications, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Must possess at least 5 years of professional experience working in a department of athletics including at least 2 years working with a creative services unit.
Additional:
Must possess a customer service mindset, treating project requestors as clients. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines, is self-directed, communicative, and detail-oriented. Effective project management skills with proven ability to work with various groups to reach a common goal. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to cultivate relationships and drive cooperation with diverse stakeholders, including coaches and team operations directors, athletics administrators and creative services staff. Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing and shifting priorities. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.
For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.
The Director of Creative Communications reports to the Chief Marketing Officer, and will oversee the creative initiatives of the Husky Athletics Department. This position will own the process, manage timelines and reporting, and take creative projects from inception to completion. This includes managing several creative projects at once, managing resources for deliverables across clients, raising red flags and helping to establish and promote company processes.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Serve as the creative project manager, responsible for interfacing with internal and external clients including coaches and ICA staff, developing timelines for project completion, and providing all parties with status updates throughout the process.
Develop process through which creative projects are requested and tracked. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for all creative and content development, fielding questions, troubleshooting, clarifying strategic requirements, explaining complex ideas clearly, and managing overall expectations. Mitigate communication breakdowns, resolving and/or escalating issues in a timely fashion. Ensure that project requests are complete so creative team has adequate information to begin development.
Generate and maintain estimates based on project specs and prepare for client sign-off. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential obstacles, and devise contingency plans. Present concepts and completed projects for approval. Maintain records on projects completed with hours committed to each.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Manage and supervise creative staff with oversight over video, graphic design and social/web departments. Direct creative staff in prioritizing tasks according to potential for revenue growth and brand exposure. Ensure staff is remaining on track to on-time project completion that hits all deadlines. Provide support to staff to assist efficiency in project completion. Support staff in management of their direct reports. Work with department administration to identify additional resources needed to meet project goal requirements.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Work alongside the Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Communications and the Chief Marketing Officer to develop and implement sales and brand campaigns, including visual identity, program and departmental taglines.
Represent the creative services division where required during department meetings including marketing campaign discussions, ticket sales and partnerships strategy sessions, facility branding and production meetings, and ticket operations creative needs. Direct digital team in establishing social media strategy. Assists with graphic design projects as needed.
Compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the NCAA, the Pac-12 Conference, the State of Washington and any other governing body is of paramount importance to the University. The overall responsibility of this position is for the successful operation of the program in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. As a condition of employment, the Employee shall be required to participate in rules education programs offered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in management, business administration, communications, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Must possess at least 5 years of professional experience working in a department of athletics including at least 2 years working with a creative services unit.
Additional:
Must possess a customer service mindset, treating project requestors as clients. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines, is self-directed, communicative, and detail-oriented. Effective project management skills with proven ability to work with various groups to reach a common goal. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to cultivate relationships and drive cooperation with diverse stakeholders, including coaches and team operations directors, athletics administrators and creative services staff. Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing and shifting priorities. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.