Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

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Job Location

Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Position Type

Full Time

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Serves as liaison between the University community and the media with regards to sports programs in an effort to obtain positive and frequent media coverage of all athletics programs.

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Job Details

Job Location

Bridgeport, CT - Bridgeport, CT

Position Type

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Full Time

Description

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

Serves as liaison between the University community and the media with regards to sports programs in an effort to obtain positive and frequent media coverage of all athletics programs.

 

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• The Assistant AD serves as the University sports media liaison: developing story ideas, writing, distributing press releases and coordinating media attendance at campus sporting events.
• Coordinates team statistics for each program, Compiles season and career statistics and records for all teams as well as reporting statistics
• Performs statistical analyses for all intercollegiate sports teams
• Responsible for staffing to cover home athletic events, including a game program, organizing relevant statistics, and reporting to media
• Responsible for managing all aspects of the Athletics Website (currently PrestoSports)
• Writes and submits for publication creative and promotional articles regarding the athletic programs for public relations and recruiting purposes.
• Coordinates nomination process of student athletes for conference and NCAA awards
• Responsible for managing broadcast/video/equipment for game day
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions : 

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Knowledge in broadcasting and video including production truck
• Experience and/or knowledge with Stat Crew, Live Stats(Genius) and PrestoSports
• Experience with statistical information

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree required, Masters Preferred

• 3-5 years’ experience with Athletics communication, or sports information at the college level.

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements** :**

 

Work Environment 

None       

Outdoor Weather Conditions

 

Work with fumes or airborne particles

X

Work near moving mechanical parts

 

Risk of electrical shock

X

Vibration

X

 

Physical Activity 

None       

Standing                                               

 

Walking

 

Sitting

 

Talking & Hearing

 

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel

 

Climbing or balancing

 

Bending, pulling, pushing

X

Driving 

 

 

Lifting Requirements

None      

Up to 10 pounds                                   

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 75 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

 

Vision Requirements:

           Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

            Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

           Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

           Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

           left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

           Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

           spatial relationships)

_X_     No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

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