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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Atlantic Coast Conference and the NCAA.
• Oversees all aspects of graphic design for the football program. Creates, organizes and catalogs recruit mailings, including recruit videos throughout the year.
• Creates graphic templates and content for use on screens within the practice and game facilities.
• Oversees recruiting social media-manage, track, and operate all forms of social media on a daily basis- Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. Collaborates with SID on these social media platforms to best represent Wake Forest Football.
• Manages portfolio of recruits. Track social media pages and gives coaches updates on prospects social media content.
• Photoshoot Liaison for Official Visits- Location, equipment/jersey needs, space, photographers, materials needed, backdrop, lights, all photoshoot equipment, editing, and electronic delivery of photos to prospects.
• Works autonomously to ensure projects are completed on time and identifies new projects to further develop football recruiting efforts.
• Coach Clawson PowerPoints- team meetings, recruiting presentations, and clinic presentations.
• SID Liaison- work with SID on social media content that football posts on all social media platforms.
• Maintain graphics database and schedule for delivery to top prospects.
• Manage recruiting service "Whistle" to communicate with top prospects efficiently.
• Prepares reports for coaches.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree

-Mastery of Adobe Photoshop

-Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite

-Demonstrated firsthand experience creating content via graphic design platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

-Demonstrated mastery of social media strategy and best practices on platforms including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

-Self-Starter, accustomed to producing content in a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

-Successful experience in creating and implementing digital communications in support of recruiting efforts in collegiate athletics.

-Knowledge and understanding of basic Football concepts

-Proficiency in design, web and multimedia software and applications: Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking; hearing; repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions (on game days and other outdoor functions with recruits); subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and hazards.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC regulations regarding recruiting of student-athletes.
• General knowledge of an intercollegiate football organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both oral and written.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work individually or collaboratively.
• Some proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to collect, compile and analyze data for reports on recruits and recruiting stats.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.
• Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

Additional Job Description

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.