The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is seeking an Associate Commissioner for Marketing & Communications to lead the Conference’s marketing, communications, content, and digital media operations. This position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that enhance the visibility, reputation, and brand of the Conference and its member institutions. The Associate Commissioner oversees the Conference’s website, statistics, records, media relations, social media, and content initiatives while providing leadership and supervision to the Director of Marketing & Communications and Director of Digital Content & Engagement. The position works collaboratively with member institutions, media partners, corporate partners, and external stakeholders to elevate the Conference’s championships, student-athletes, and programs while advancing the Conference’s strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Communications:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Conference's marketing, communications, content, branding, social media, website, and digital media operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Director of Marketing & Communications and Director of Content, ensuring effective execution of departmental priorities and professional development.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that advance the Conference's brand, visibility, and strategic objectives.
• Serve as the Conference's primary liaison to media outlets, communications professionals, and external stakeholders.

Sport Communications:

• Serve as the primary communications contact for men's basketball and assigned Olympic sports.
• Oversee all communications, media relations, awards, statistics, records, and storytelling efforts related to men's basketball and assigned Olympic sports.
• Coordinate media operations and communications efforts for the Conference basketball Championships.
• Serve as the Conference’s on-site communications and media relations representative at assigned championship events, overseeing media operations, credentialing, and event publicity.
• Develop strategies to maximize exposure through earned media, digital content, and storytelling initiatives.

Communications & Media Relations:

• Oversee communications strategies for Conference championships, special events, initiatives, and major announcements.
• Direct the production and distribution of press releases, feature stories, media guides, championship programs, record books, and other communications materials.
• Coordinate Conference awards programs, postseason honors, and recognition initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.

Website, Statistics & Records:

• Oversee the management and strategic direction of the Conference website and all digital communication platforms.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely dissemination of Conference statistics, standings, records, archives, and historical information.
• Manage statistical systems and reporting processes for all Conference sports.
• Oversee the maintenance and publication of Conference record books, historical archives, and championship records.

Marketing, Branding & Content Strategy:

• Provide oversight of the Conference's brand identity and ensure consistency across all platforms, communications, championships, and promotional materials.
• Direct content strategy across social media, video, graphics, photography, and emerging digital platforms.
• Collaborate with member institutions to develop and execute initiatives that enhance fan engagement and elevate the Conference's visibility.
• Support sponsorship activation, ticket sales initiatives, and revenue-generating programs through integrated marketing and communications efforts.

Broadcast & Digital Media:

• Collaborate with member institutions, production partners, and broadcasters to ensure the successful promotion and execution of Conference programming.
• Assist with the development of strategies to enhance digital distribution, audience growth, and fan engagement.

Additional Duties:

• Represent the Conference at NCAA, institutional, and external meetings as assigned.
• Support Conference strategic planning initiatives and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Commissioner for External Affairs and Commissioner.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner for External Affairs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with 100% of premiums paid by the Conference.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% contribution from the Conference.
• Accrual of 20 days annual vacation time, in addition to five wellness days each year.
• 22 paid holidays in the 2025-26 academic year.
• Half-day Fridays in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Working Conditions:

• This position is based at the Conference Office.
• This position requires the ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, weekends, nights and holidays.
• This position includes required attendance at select Olympic sport championships, the Conference’s Basketball Championships and NCAA-hosted events.

Application Process:

• A letter of application, resume and a list of at least three professional references should be sent via email to employment@maac.org.
• Please list the job title and candidates’ name in the subject line of the email.
• The Conference is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

This job description outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the Associate Commissioner of Marketing & Communications and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The Conference Office reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies:

• Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Conference staff, administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and external partners.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media partners, corporate sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current trends in college athletics, with an emphasis on social media strategy, digital engagement, and content innovation.