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Previous Releases: Part 1 | Part 2

2020 CoSIDA Compensation & Career Satisfaction Survey Results

Part 3: Examining athletic communications as a viable career option

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In the third release of CoSIDA’s 2020 Compensation and Career Satisfaction Survey data, we take a deep dive into benefits and salary in addition to what makes the job of athletics educator great and what could make it even better. As illustrated in the graphic, CoSIDA members are the beneficiaries of great extras like professional development, flexibility and free stuff — the most sought-after benefits by communications professionals across industries. The graphic also includes what makes the job special and what could be done to make it a more viable career option for someone just getting into college athletics.

Paul Smith (Texas Woman’s University) interviews fellow CoSIDA Advocacy Committee member Akilah Laster (Tennessee) to find out what it was about the job that attracted her, what advice she would give to someone about the career, highlights from her journey so far and how she hopes to make a difference in the profession by helping improve diversity and cultural competence.

You do not need to be a CoSIDA member to view this video, but name and email registration are required to view. Click here to view the video with a full auto-generated transcript.

Compensation & Career Satisfaction Release Dates

• Part 1 – Realizing the value of communications professionals (April 16)
• Part 2 – Exploring career satisfaction and additional duties (April 30)
• Part 3 – Examining athletic communications as a viable career option (May 14)
• Part 4 – A look at CoSIDA membership demographics (May 28)
• Part 5 – Release of the full compensation and career satisfaction survey results dashboard (June 5)

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• 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. Softball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/16/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/16/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Nomination Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-District Released; National Voting Begins (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/23/26 / 12:00 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/23/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W At-Large Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/30/26 / 11:59 P.M. M/W Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA)
• 07/07/26 / 12:00 P.M. W At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/08/26 / 12:00 P.M. M At-Large Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 07/14/26 / 12:00 P.M. M Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Announced (NCAA, NAIA)
• 06/07/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/08/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas
• 06/09/26 / 11:59 P.M. Baseball Academic All-America National Ballot Voting Deadline (NCAA, NAIA, College Division)
• 06/10/26 / All Day 2026 CSC Unite Convention in Las Vegas

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