University of Idaho
Director of Athletic Communications
🇺🇸
Moscow, ID
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$55K - $65K
💻
Communications
🗓️
July 23rd, 2026
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Director of Athletic Communications. The role involves managing all communications, media relations, and publicity for the Department of Athletics, leading staff, overseeing budgets, producing content, maintaining digital platforms, and collaborating with media and campus partners to enhance the university's athletic reputation.
Highlights
- Manage and hire communications staff within the Athletics Department.
- Oversee the communications budget and expenditures.
- Write and edit content for assigned sports and maintain govandals.com plus social media channels.
- Collaborate on data collection and insights to enhance digital revenue strategies.
- Maintain statistical records for assigned sports.
- Coordinate with local and national media and broadcast partners for accurate reporting.
- Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership.
- Required experience includes at least one year in media relations or public event organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or equivalent experience is required.
- Preferred skills include experience in collegiate athletics, working with coaching staffs, Adobe Creative Suite, and knowledge of NCAA compliance rules.
- Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $65,000 annually.
- Must comply with NCAA, Big Sky Conference, HIPAA, FERPA, and university regulations.
Director of Athletic Communications Full Description
Director of Athletic Communications
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005379P
Position Title | Director of Athletic Communications
Division/College | Athletics
Department | Athletics General
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Director of Athletic Communications reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and is responsible for all communications, media relations and publicity activities for the Department of Athletics, including assigned sports. The position is expected to provide and maximize positive exposure of the University of Idaho, its athletics programs, events, student-athletes, coaches and staff.
Position Overview | The position ensures effective external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the Department of Athletics and across campus. This position advances the reputation of Idaho Vandal Athletics, the University of Idaho, and assigned unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging. The position will work in a collaborative environment with Department of Athletics staff, teams, coaches, student-athletes and partners on and off campus to create impactful communications. This position will act within all NCAA, Big Sky Conference, HIPAA, FERPA and university rules, laws and requirements.
Duties may include: Managing and hiring communications staff Managing communications budget and expenditures Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | govandals.com
Posting Number | SP005379P
Position Title | Director of Athletic Communications
Division/College | Athletics
Department | Athletics General
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Director of Athletic Communications reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and is responsible for all communications, media relations and publicity activities for the Department of Athletics, including assigned sports. The position is expected to provide and maximize positive exposure of the University of Idaho, its athletics programs, events, student-athletes, coaches and staff.
Position Overview | The position ensures effective external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the Department of Athletics and across campus. This position advances the reputation of Idaho Vandal Athletics, the University of Idaho, and assigned unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging. The position will work in a collaborative environment with Department of Athletics staff, teams, coaches, student-athletes and partners on and off campus to create impactful communications. This position will act within all NCAA, Big Sky Conference, HIPAA, FERPA and university rules, laws and requirements.
Duties may include: Managing and hiring communications staff Managing communications budget and expenditures Write and edit a variety of content for assigned sports Maintain govandals.com, social media presence, and online communications Collaborate on data collection, insights and metrics to improve revenue digital strategy Collect and maintain statistical records for assigned sports Work with local and national media and broadcast partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | govandals.com
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | One year performing media relations or public event organization
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Experience working in collegiate athletics Experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams Strong writer and copy editor Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Must be able to work in an environment with continual interruptions and outside noise
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree in communications; four additional years of experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Experience working in collegiate athletics Experience working directly with coaching staffs and teams Strong writer and copy editor Experience with video production and graphic design in Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issues
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Must be able to work in an environment with continual interruptions and outside noise
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $55-65K
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 07/21/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by 08/04/26 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | $55-65K
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 07/21/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | Applications received by 08/04/26 will receive first consideration.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- List of References
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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