Senior Associate Athletics Director - Communications

Job description

The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications leads the development and execution of Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Communications strategy. This leader ensures all athletics storytelling, media relations, and engagement strategies advance Vanderbilt’s institutional goals and reflect the excellence and distinctiveness of the university’s athletics experience. This role also serves as the communications alignment lead between the university’s Division of Communications and Marketing (MarComm) and the Athletics Department. As both strategist and team leader, the Senior Associate Athletics Director oversees a talented team of professionals responsible for shaping and sharing the Vanderbilt Athletics narrative across local, national, and digital platforms. The role combines creative direction with operational leadership—translating institutional priorities into clear communications strategies that amplify the university’s values, athletic achievements, and the student-athlete experience. Equally important, the Senior Associate Athletics Director provides decisive leadership for the department’s people and culture—developing talent, elevating performance, and shaping the...