Assistant Communications Director
Marketing & Communications
Lincoln, NE, USA
USD 45k+ / year
Posted on Jun 30, 2026
| Working Title | Assistant Communications Director |
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| Department | Athletics-0850 |
| Requisition Number | S_260496 |
| Posting Open Date | 06/29/2026 |
| Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 07/08/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Description of Work | Serve as a member of Athletic Communications team with the responsibility of promotion, publicity and record keeping of assigned sports. This position will serve as the primary communications contact for two teams, while also serving as a secondary contact for either volleyball or men’s basketball, and assisting with assigned duties related to football. Provide proactive and strategic communications advice and counsel to coaches and student-athletes of assigned sports. Keep athletic administration and senior staff informed of key communications opportunities and strategies within assigned sports. Work collaboratively with Digital Media, HuskerVision, Athletic Marketing and Huskers Radio Network to maximize publicity of assigned sport(s) and Husker Athletics. Create news releases, digital publications, game notes, game programs and brochures for assigned sports. Serve as key contributor and content editor for Huskers.com, the official website of the Athletics Department as well as sport-specific social media accounts. Serve as event manager for assigned sports. Oversee students/graduate assistants while assisting with all Communications office duties. Serve as liaison between assigned sports and media/conference office/NCAA/ and public. Position requires travel with teams and working evenings and weekends. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination |
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| Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No |
| Physical Required | No |
| Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No |
| Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes |
| Posted Salary | $45,000/yr. minimum |
| How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. |
| For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Keith Mann kmann@huskers.com |
| Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | |
| Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE |
| Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No |
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