What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Summary
Description
The athletic communications assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Athletic Communications in the promotion of York College athletic teams, student-athletes, and coaching staff. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position.
Outcome
Assist the director in providing a positive and accurate image of York College and its Athletics Program to various audiences through appropriate channels of communication. Promote York College as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference and all the benefits that conference membership provides. Provide the Athletics program with assistance in meeting NCAA Division III requirements.
Essential Functions
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.
Description
The athletic communications assistant is responsible for assisting the Director of Athletic Communications in the promotion of York College athletic teams, student-athletes, and coaching staff. This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position.
Outcome
Assist the director in providing a positive and accurate image of York College and its Athletics Program to various audiences through appropriate channels of communication. Promote York College as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference and all the benefits that conference membership provides. Provide the Athletics program with assistance in meeting NCAA Division III requirements.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the promotion of sports as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communications. (20%)
- Assist in compiling and tabulating required NCAA statistical information for all programs. (20%)
- Write game/match stories and update statistics for assigned sports. (20%)
- Update the York College athletics website for assigned sports. (10%)
- Supervise activities of Sport Media and Sport Management practicum students. (20%)
- Assist with managing social media presence/profile of athletics program. (10%)
- Four-year degree in related field (ie: sport management, communications, journalism)
- 1-3 years of experience in a collegiate athletic department setting
- Professional, good rapport and ability to work with our student athletes, athletic staff members, and all members of the college community
- Working knowledge of PrestoStats, Genius Sports, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Working knowledge of current social media platforms
- Ability to create and recognize feature stories that will benefit York College and the Athletic Department
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Position will require evening and weekend hours
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.