Assistant Athletic Director of Communications

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Under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director, the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) of Communications is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information.  The Assistant AD maintains regular contact with all 25 NCAA Division III teams and provides information to the media, the campus, and the public.

The Assistant AD serves as a member of the senior team for the Athletic Department to advance its mission, vision, and strategic plan.  This position advocates for the needs and interests of the student-athlete within the Department and the College; leads the collaborative efforts and partnerships for the department with multiple College departments; and executes initiatives and special projects for the Athletic Department and the College.

Essential Duties  include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Assistant Athletic Director of Communications (100%) 

Communication Responsibilities**            **

• Manage media relations for all athletic teams, players, and coaches;
• Develop community-based initiatives to broaden exposure and interest in Hood College athletics;
• Maintains statistical and historical records of athletic teams and athletes;

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Job Details

Description

Under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director, the Assistant Athletic Director (AD) of Communications is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information.  The Assistant AD maintains regular contact with all 25 NCAA Division III teams and provides information to the media, the campus, and the public.

The Assistant AD serves as a member of the senior team for the Athletic Department to advance its mission, vision, and strategic plan.  This position advocates for the needs and interests of the student-athlete within the Department and the College; leads the collaborative efforts and partnerships for the department with multiple College departments; and executes initiatives and special projects for the Athletic Department and the College.

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Essential Duties  include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Assistant Athletic Director of Communications (100%) 

Communication Responsibilities**            **

• Manage media relations for all athletic teams, players, and coaches;
• Develop community-based initiatives to broaden exposure and interest in Hood College athletics;
• Maintains statistical and historical records of athletic teams and athletes;
• Serve as College’s official statistician;
• Oversee compilation and reporting of statistics;
• Oversee communication with MAC and NCAA for timely reporting of team rosters, schedules, statistics, awards, etc.;
• Coordinate production of athletic publications, including home game programs, schedules, etc.;
• Design, provide content, and update the Athletic Webpage;
• Compile and maintain player and coach biographical information;
• Select “Athletes of the Week”;
• Coordinate athletic photography;
• Represent Hood College at various events as assigned;
• Night and weekend work is a regular part of this position;
• Other duties as assigned.

Game Day Operations**  **

• Responsible for coordination of all home athletic events including site readiness, equipment set-up and take down, and management during events (e.g. event staff, game administrative staff, field preparation, etc.);
• Supervise and schedule student-workers assisting with home athletic events;
• Plan and market special game day events (e.g. white out, pink games, dedication games).

Administration

•   Senior member of athletic department;
• Create best practices resources when appropriate for all coaches;
• Assure compliance with the policies and procedures as established by Hood College, the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in Athletics on a daily basis which includes managing student workers and graduate assistants;
• Assist Director of Athletics with hiring, interviewing, and training new personnel;
• Assist in overall management and supervision of department personnel;
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Associate Director of Athletics.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a related field;
• Master’s degree is preferred;
• At least two years of experience in Sports Information (or related field) at the collegiate level;
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Expectations for workplace demeanor include but are not limited to:

• working collaboratively and harmoniously with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas and resources willingly, constructively and positively;
• listening to and objectively and respectfully considering the ideas and perspectives of others;
• readily admitting and correcting personal mistakes;
• meeting commitments;
• keeping your supervisor and others who may be affected informed about work progress;
• addressing problems willingly and constructively to discover practical and lasting solutions acceptable to all parties;
• working promptly toward reconciliation and forgiveness during conflict;
• respecting the diversity of our community in words and deeds.

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet.  Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications. 

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills.  Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.  Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting and interpreting reports.  Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply on-line via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, résumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College is committed to diversity in its faculty and staff and subscribes to a policy of hiring only individuals legally eligible to work in the United States.  EOE/AAP/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 312), (301) 696-3592.  For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Preferred

At least two years of experience in Sports Information (or related field) at the collegiate level; Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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