The Georgia Tech Athletic Association, which is located in the heart of midtown Atlanta, is seeking a communications and public relations assistant for the 2025-26 academic year. This position will assist the communications and public relations staff in the coverage and promotion of Georgia Tech’s 17 NCAA Division I athletics programs.

DUTIES

The selected candidate will:

• Be the primary contact for cross country, track & field, swimming & diving and men’s tennis
• Be the secondary contact for men’s basketball
• Be required to work home events for those sports, as well as other home events as needed
• Be required to travel to postseason events as needed
• Be required to work regular in-person office hours, as well as night, weekend and holiday work schedules
• Assist in special projects/events as they develop
• Assist in the implementation of Georgia Tech athletics’ content strategy
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by associate A.D./communications and public relations

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT / SALARY

• Approximate appointment: August 11, 2025 through June 12, 2026 (10 months)
• $3,000 / month
• Parking

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, work samples and references to Mike Flynn at mflynn@athletics.gatech.edu by Monday, April 14, 2025.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.  Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a college, university or professional sports communications office (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills that produce results in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign (publications), Adobe Photoshop (photo editing/graphic design) and NCAA Live Stats/Stat Crew
• Must be proficient in popular social media platforms (including Twitter, Instagram and Facebook) and social media best practices
• Must possess good writing and editing ability (AP style)
• Experience with video and video editing software is a plus