Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications

Summary:

The primary responsibilities of this position include all of the following: Assist the 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, while also serving as a Broadcast point of contact and supervisor. 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 competition and/or coaching experience with a commitment to Division III philosophy and experience with NCAA 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.
• Ability to manage a budget; analyze situations and develop solutions; provide leadership and direction.
• Proficiency in technical and computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Web Design, NCAA Livestats, Presto Sports Stats, or other statistical software, NewTek Tri-Casters, Production Truck, Adobe, the Internet and other relevant software, plus operation of standard office equipment.
• Strong Background in broadcasting, including equipment (Tri-Casters, JVC Cameras, Hudl Cameras, Audio 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, lnstagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Flickr.
• Working knowledge of NCAA DIII rules and regulations.
• 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 College including, but not limited to, student-athletes, parents, recruits, coaches, athletic training staff, and athletic department staff.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance.
• 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 a 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., set-up of scorers table, etc.), some manual labor 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, with primary coverage of mens soccer, womens volleyball, acrobatics & tumbling, mens volleyball, and secondary coverage of ice hockey and baseball.
• Serve as the primary broadcast and videography presence for the Athletics Department.
• Manage and supervise all facets of assigned sports and serve as primary contact for assigned sports.
• Oversee and supervise Athletic Communications Coordinators, student workers, and other individuals assigned to game day coverage.
• Work evenings and weekends where necessary to assist the Director, Athletics in maintaining the athletic program and to assure that those programs are properly managed, coached, staffed and administered.
• Be available to travel with multiple teams and work nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Work within the Arms and Teamworks Hub software as needed.
• Work with Institutional Advancement to aid in team 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 teams and the community.
• Assist the 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.
• Work closely with Marketing & Digital Communications office to coordinate joint efforts as well as student media.
• May perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.
• Serve on committees as assigned.

Reports To: Director, Athletic Communications

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

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