Josh Padilla
Assistant AD for Communications at Kent State University
- Role
- Asistant Athletic Director for Communications at Kent State University
- Location
- Akron, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Asistant Athletic Director for Communications
Feb 2025 — Present · Kent, OH, US
Updated July 2025 Strategic Leadership Across All 19 Sports• Lead integrated communications strategy across digital, social, and traditional media platforms• Direct oversight of ticketing, group sales, athletics advancement, and marketing communications efforts• Serve as primary media contact for football and baseball programs Rapid Growth in Digital Performance (First 150 Days):• Instagram: Impressions up 218%(7.8M → 24.8M); Engagements up 101%(396K → 795K)• Facebook: Impressions up 70%(1M → 1.7M); Engagements up 184%(55K → 157K)• X (Twitter): Impressions up 74%(4.4M → 7.6M); Engagements up 113%(117K → 250K)🤝 Collaborations & Partnerships:• Work closely with national partners including EA Sports and the Pro Football Hall of Fame to align external brand activations with institutional goals• Execute partnership strategies that drive visibility, community impact, and brand equity Digital Innovation & User Experience:• Spearheaded website and app redesign (summer launch) focused on enhanced UX, streamlined navigation, and operational efficiency• Elevated fan experience across mobile and desktop platforms with updated design and content delivery systems Team Leadership & Development:• Directly manage a team of 15–20 including full-time staff, graduate assistants, and student workers• Provide mentorship, performance coaching, and career development pathways across communications roles
Education
Florida International University
Bachelor’s Degree, Recreation and Sport Management
2013 — 2015
University of South Florida
Master's degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
2016 — 2016
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