The Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications and External Affairs is responsible for all aspects of the Athletic Communications Office, serving as the primary liaison between athletics, the community, and media. The ADAC, coordinates, and implements the public relations and branding efforts for King Athletics, coordinating with the King University Marketing and Communications office. 

The ideal candidate demonstrates high character, the pursuit of excellence, creativity, is a problem solver, an independent worker, collaborates with various department and university leaders. The ADAC will serve on the Athletics Leadership Team and will participate at the strategic level as we seek to celebrate and serve our student athletes.

Christian Commitment: The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in sports information with a proven record of communication in multiple venues and formats.

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution is required.

Leadership Skills: Work effectively as a member of a team with administrators, the support staff, and other coaches and programs within the Department of Athletics. Must have excellent organizational and people skills. A high level of ability to work independently and able to prioritize the work.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Communicate effectively with various institutional constituencies (e.g., faculty, administration, students, parents, staff, alumni and friends) in order to strengthen integration and relationships with the university.

Computer Skills: Highly proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, website and desktop publishing. Significant experience with social media is also preferred.

Physical Exertion requirements: Medium work as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Procedures commitment: The candidate must adhere to all King University policies as detailed for all employees in the Employee Handbook or specifically per any department, such as Admissions, Business Office, Financial Aid, etc