Associate Director of Internal & Member Communications
NCAA
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Posted: 24-Sep-24
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Salary: Open
Internal Number: ASSOC001324
Lead communications support of Convention, including awards nomination processes, communications planning, promotion, event partners and activations, and Association-wide education session planning and promotion. Develop messaging and communications plans for other national office projects supporting membership and staff.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the development, tracking and execution of a Convention communications plan that includes pre-Convention, on-site and post-Convention communication to NCAA members and staff.
Oversee event production for Convention awards programs.
Serve as point of contact for event production agency in executing awards events at Convention.
Oversee planning for education sessions at the NCAA Convention.
Serve as primary communications liaison to national office and membership committees focused on Convention, including discussions involving Convention format and programming.
Supervise internal & member communications staff supporting Convention.
Assist with development and implementation of strategic communications plans for other national office projects supporting membership or staff.
Support the director of internal & member communications with projects as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education required: Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of five years’ experience in project coordination, with experience in communication planning and events preferred.
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communications, including management of multiple tasks and deadlines.
Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and the NCAA highly desirable.
Finely tuned organizational and tactical skills.
Organizational and team leadership skills essential.
Superior attention to detail.
Estimated travel required: <20%.
This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.
Key Competencies
Teamwork | Can effectively work together with other people and collaborate to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
Accountability | Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Effective Communication | Can exchange ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is understood with clarity and purpose.
Stakeholder Focus | Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders, gets first-hand stakeholder information and uses it for improvements in products and services, acts with stakeholders in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and gains their trust and respect through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and inclusivity.
Resourcefulness | The ability to creatively cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems. It is about problem-solving and getting things done in the face of obstacles and constraints.
Core Values
LEADERSHIP| We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
INCLUSION| We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
COMMUNICATION| We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
COLLABORATION| We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITY| We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a member-led organization dedicated to the well-being and lifelong success of college athletes. NCAA schools award nearly $3.5 billion in athletic scholarships every year and provide vast support to help student-athletes graduate at a rate higher than their general student peers.