Assistant Director for Athletic Communications

Education/Skills Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Applicants must possess strong writing and editorial skills, working knowledge of desktop publishing (Adobe Photoshop, Statcrew software and video production is preferred)
• Specialized training in NLS/NCAA statistical software preferred.
• The ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

2-4 years prior experience working in an intercollegiate sports information office and/or Athletic department setting is required.

• 4-6 years of experience in collegiate athletic communications preferred, or comparable background in Communications/Sports Management.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, including clear communication and collaborative spirit due to required close relationships with coaches, staff, administrators, and officials both at Bowdoin and other institutions.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on collaborative projects while balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
• Substantial weekend and evening work, as well as limited travel.

Standard Work Days and Hours

Standard administrative hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm. This position is 40 hours per week, August through May, (0.83 FTE). Hours are variable to include some weekends, nights and/or holidays related to sports scheduling. Exempt positions require the time commitment necessary to complete the essential duties of the position.

Onsite - This is an on-site role, and candidates must be able to work in person on Bowdoin College Campus in Brunswick, Maine.

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift

N/A

Employment Category

Full Time Academic Year

FTE

0.83

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Pay Type

Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements

Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

No

Posting Date

07/10/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled

No

Type of Posting

Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents