Director of Athletic Communications

Director of Athletic Communications Salary $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually Location College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN Job Type Exempt, Administrative Staff, Full Time Job Number 02216 Department Athletics - CSB Opening Date 05/23/2026 Description Benefits Questions Position Summary Athletics at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Director of Athletic Communications. Why Join Us? The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 18 Paid Holidays Annually - Generous Vacation and Sick Leave - Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents - Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan - Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment. To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs. The Director of Athletic Communications leads the strategy, creation, and distribution of athletics communications and content to promote the institution’s athletic programs and student-athletes. This role oversees media relations, game-day communications operations, and digital content across multiple platforms while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional standards. The position also manages student staff, maintains athletic records and archives, oversees gobennies.com and uses data-driven insights to enhance visibility, engagement, and brand alignment. Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU . The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated. Responsibilities - Oversee creation and distribution of athletics news, statistics, and records in compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements. - Work with marketing partners on multi-channel athletic communication strategies across web, social, email, print, and fundraising platforms, including gobennies.com. - Serve as primary media contact for all Bennie varsity and club sports; manage media relations, story pitching, direct event coverage and support. - Oversee and staff home athletic events, including supervision of student workers, statistics operations, photography coordination, and game-day communication logistics. - Recruit, train, and supervise student employees; ensure alignment with institutional brand voice and visual identity. - Maintain athletics historical records, including team and individual statistics and program archives. - Monitor media and competitor activity to maximize positive exposure for the institution, student-athletes and sport programs. - Develop and manage athletics content pipelines, including story ideation, content calendars, and cross-campus collaboration. - Ensure content is optimized, engaging, and aligned with current best practices in digital marketing, media relations, and branding. - Track and report on content performance using analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools. - Coordinate with IT Services partners on live streaming and broadcasting needs. - Coordinate with marketing partners to plan and organize all media day activities. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, journalism, marketing or related field or five years’ experience in media relations and/or sports information/marketing. Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience working with statistics and statistical programs across the majority of sports offered by the College of Saint Benedict. Organizational skills focused on attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks. Strong verbal and written communication skills, complemented by excellent interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with internal and external clientele. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours, particularly during athletic seasons and special events. Expertise in cross-channel communications, including web, email, print, and social media platforms. Strong creative and strategic communication skills, with a collaborative approach to content development and feedback. Basic photography, video, and editing skills, including the ability to capture content as needed and oversee content creation through student staff, external vendors, and collaboration with the marketing team. Physical requirements: Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including sitting, typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role. Ability to carry or transport light materials (generally up to 20 pounds) such as laptops, printed materials, credentials, or small signage. Ability to tolerate working in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Ability to move throughout athletic facilities, including arenas, gyms, fields, press areas, scorers’ tables, and press boxes. Travel requirements: Occasional travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. Travel to off-campus home competition sites in St. Cloud, Collegeville, and Sartell, Minnesota, based on sport and season. Post-season travel with teams to conference and NCAA competition sites, as requested To Apply Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply.” Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume. If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu . It is the policy of CSB to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. CSB also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization. The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. HEALTH INSURANCE Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit. DENTAL INSURANCE Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit. LIFE INSURANCE CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary. You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available. LONG-TERM DISABILITY After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working. VACATION Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours. Employees working 100% time receive the following: Vacation days per year Years employed 16 days 1-10 years 20 days 11+ years HOLIDAYS Full-time employees receive 18 paid holidays a year. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses. VISION PLAN This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included. TUITION REMISSION Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer: up to a maximum of 2 courses per year. There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full-time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 2 years (24 months) of continuous full-time employment. There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees' children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities. Tuition assistance is also available at Saint John's Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees. PARENTAL LEAVE A paid leave (up to 15 days) will be granted to eligible employees upon the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE. New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment. SICK LEAVE Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE. Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days). Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to all employees and immediate family members. RETIREMENT Defined Contribution Plan CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full-time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the employee elects to opt-out. The employee/employer contributions are as follows: Year Employee Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution 1 3% 1% 2 3% 3% 3 3% 5% 4 3% 7% 5 3% 9% Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible employee may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan. CONTACT INFORMATION Saint John's University College of Saint Benedict Human Resources Office Human Resources Office Quadrangle 127 Main 223 Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374 Phone (320) 363-5500 Phone (320) 363-5500 Fax (320) 363-6092 Fax (320) 363-6092 * Benefits subject to change annually Revised 11/22/24 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years' experience in media relations and/or sports information/marketing? - Yes - No 02 Are you able to work evenings, weekends and irregular hours, particularly during athletic seasons and special events? - Yes - No 03 Are you a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to hold employment in the U.S.? If you are offered employment, you will be required to complete a certification form and supply acceptable documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to be employed. - Yes - No 04 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? - Yes - No Required Question Employer College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict Address 37 South College Ave Saint Joseph, Minnesota, 56374 Phone (320) 363-5500 Website http://www.csbsju.edu/