What are the responsibilities and job description for the Little East Conference Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant position at NCAA?
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Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Type: Full-time
Salary: $30,000
Categories
Operations
Operations - Administrative Support
Operations - Event Management
Operations - Sports Information
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details
Full health and dental benefits. Stipends/reimbursements for professional development, technology and work-related travel will also be provided.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
The Little East Conference (LEC) is accepting applications for a two-year, entry-level appointment as Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant. This is a two-year, 10-month position funded in part through the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant program. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant will be actively involved in many aspects of the LEC’s operations, including communications and content creation, championship administration, LEC SAAC, compliance, administrative and sport governance, updating record books, and additional duties as assigned. The successful candidate will also be present at LEC championships, conference meetings (virtual and in-person), and assist in planning and facilitation of the annual LEC Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.
Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (sport management, communications, etc.) or equivalent experience working in athletics, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be available to work nights and weekends, and travel to LEC member institutions as required. As such, the successful candidate will be required to live in the New England region, with proximity to Portland, Maine or Providence, Rhode Island preferred.
The successful candidate is required to attend an orientation session August 2-4, 2026 at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. More information on the Little East Conference can be found on the conference website at www.LittleEast.com.
Application Process
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to Associate Commissioner Darryl Konicki (darryl@littleeast.com). The application deadline is May 11, 2026 to receive first consideration for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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About Little East Conference
The LEC was formed in 1986 when six public institutions gathered to create a single sport athletic conference and has expanded into what is now New England's premier athletic conference for public institutions in NCAA Division III. The LEC sponsors 24 championship sports, providing quality competition in every season for our student-athletes while following the Division III mission of passion, responsibility, sportsmanship and citizenship. The Little East consists of nine primary institutions that encompass all six New England states –Eastern Connecticut State University, Keene State College (N.H.), UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, Plymouth State University (N.H.), Rhode Island College, University of Southern Maine, Vermont State University Castleton and Western Connecticut State University.
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https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22227612/little-east-conference-communications-and-conference-membership-services-assistant
Posted: 24-Apr-26
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Type: Full-time
Salary: $30,000
Categories
Operations
Operations - Administrative Support
Operations - Event Management
Operations - Sports Information
Sector
Collegiate Sports
Salary Details
Full health and dental benefits. Stipends/reimbursements for professional development, technology and work-related travel will also be provided.
Required Education
4 Year Degree
The Little East Conference (LEC) is accepting applications for a two-year, entry-level appointment as Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant. This is a two-year, 10-month position funded in part through the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant program. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Communications and Conference Membership Services Assistant will be actively involved in many aspects of the LEC’s operations, including communications and content creation, championship administration, LEC SAAC, compliance, administrative and sport governance, updating record books, and additional duties as assigned. The successful candidate will also be present at LEC championships, conference meetings (virtual and in-person), and assist in planning and facilitation of the annual LEC Student-Athlete Leadership Conference.
Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (sport management, communications, etc.) or equivalent experience working in athletics, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be available to work nights and weekends, and travel to LEC member institutions as required. As such, the successful candidate will be required to live in the New England region, with proximity to Portland, Maine or Providence, Rhode Island preferred.
The successful candidate is required to attend an orientation session August 2-4, 2026 at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. More information on the Little East Conference can be found on the conference website at www.LittleEast.com.
Application Process
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to Associate Commissioner Darryl Konicki (darryl@littleeast.com). The application deadline is May 11, 2026 to receive first consideration for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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About Little East Conference
The LEC was formed in 1986 when six public institutions gathered to create a single sport athletic conference and has expanded into what is now New England's premier athletic conference for public institutions in NCAA Division III. The LEC sponsors 24 championship sports, providing quality competition in every season for our student-athletes while following the Division III mission of passion, responsibility, sportsmanship and citizenship. The Little East consists of nine primary institutions that encompass all six New England states –Eastern Connecticut State University, Keene State College (N.H.), UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, Plymouth State University (N.H.), Rhode Island College, University of Southern Maine, Vermont State University Castleton and Western Connecticut State University.
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https://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/22227612/little-east-conference-communications-and-conference-membership-services-assistant
Salary : $30,000