Job Details

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Position Number: 6417323
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Summary:

The Assistant Director, Athletic Communications will assist the Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Communications with the internal and external media distribution for Stevenson University's Athletics Department. The Assistant Director, Athletic Communications will provide administrative leadership to Athletic Communications Coordinators, student employees and interns during game day management of the scorer's table/press box. The Assistant Director, Athletic Communications will also assist in all aspects of marketing the Athletic Department (i.e. - Live Video, Social Media, Game Day Management).

Department: Athletics: Administrative

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree plus Collegiate level experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of Sports Information/Athletic Communications experience in web design (Sidearm), statistical software (NCAA Live Stats, PrestoStats, StatCrew), social media (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.), and publishing software (Adobe) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver license with good driving record: must be insurable.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to maintain composure, effectiveness, and focus when facing difficult challenges; demonstrating sound judgment and discretion in a potentially stressful environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and is highly adaptable to rapidly changing priorities.
Must be a self-starter with unquestionable integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Knowledge of the University structure, policies and procedures or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period of time.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; strong command of grammar and English usage to include accuracy in proofreading, composing correspondence, editing and typing.
Ability to research, compose, proofread and identify suggested edits to drafts for special occasion presentations.
Skill in prioritizing workflow and managing resources.
Information research, analysis and evaluation skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in technical and computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web Design, NCAA Livestat or other statistical software, Adobe, the Internet and other relevant software, plus operation of standard office equipment.
Proficiency in new social media and file management software including technical and computer skills related to the full utilization of marketing tools including Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve minor issues with portable and peripheral office/business tools.
Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and guidelines.
Experience in managing a diverse staff to meet performance goals.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the MAC and the NCAA.
Ability to effectively communicate both within and outside the University including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
Travel is a requirement of this position.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Position includes both inside, outside and sedentary work. Evening and weekend hours in all types of weather, with travel between facilities necessary. Lifting required (i.e. - setup of scorers table, etc.), some manual labor is expected. Because of the location of athletic facilities on and off campus, organizing and some transportation between facilities is expected.

Essential Functions:

Serve as part of the Athletic Communications staff with the media and other sports information end-users for 29 NCAA and 11 Club Sports teams.
Serve as the primary social media and graphic design presence for the Athletics Department.
Manage and supervise all facets of assigned sports and serve as primary contact for assigned sports.
Assist the Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Communications in all aspects of athletics communication, including but not limited to: design and maintenance of Athletics website; production of media guides and game programs; recruitment and supervision of student assistants; the writing of several department publications including recruiting literature for individual sports teams; management of press box/table, statistics and reporting of results; recording and archiving of school records and serving as primary athletic department media liaison with the NCAA and each of our member conferences.
Provide daily information to coaches and administration regarding athletic communications, media, web design, etc.
Assist in the oversight and supervision of the coordinators, student workers, and interns assigned to game day coverage.
Work closely with Marketing & Digital Communications office to coordinate joint efforts as well as student media.
Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software as needed.
Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in fundraising initiatives and to promote the Campaign for Mustang Athletics on an annual basis.
Promote and participate in community service activities to build the connection between our department and the community.
Attend Staff meetings as required.
Be available to travel with teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Serve on committees as needed.

Reports To: Director, Athletics
Work Location: Owings Mills
Position Category: Staff
Position Type: Full-Time
Months/Year: 12
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com

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