Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

• Posted 17-Jul-2024 (EST)
• Glenside, PA, USA

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Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

• Posted 17-Jul-2024 (EST)
• Glenside, PA, USA

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Job Description: The person in this position will assist the director in coordinating all aspects of the department's athletic communications office, including, but not limited to, statistical record-keeping, website maintenance, social media, video webcasting services, photo/video editing, media relations oversight, event management, award nominations, staff/student-athlete profiles, and special event coordination. This is a 10 month, full time position.

Location: Glenside

Responsibilities :

• Supports the director in providing oversight and direction of all athletic communications, media relations, and public relations for the Athletics Department.
  
• Produces electronic and printed content to promote the department's athletics programs, student-athletes, home athletic events, fundraising efforts, and community service initiatives.
  
• Updates and maintains athletics website and historical archives/record books.
  
• Provides regular and engaging content for all athletically-related social media platforms and accounts.
  
• Produces post-game interviews, video highlight packages, and information graphics.
  
• Compiles and submits statistics and team results in accordance with guidelines set by NCAA, conference, and affiliated organizations.
  
• Nominates and promotes student-athletes, as well as the university as a whole, for various athletic, academic and miscellaneous awards and honors.
  
• Helps manage and maintain content for all athletics photography.
  
• Provides administrative support for special athletic events, including end-of-year athletics banquet and other programming.
  
• Contributes to Athletic Hall of Fame programming, including direct involvement with the planning and selection committees.
  
• Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and managing payroll for student employees assigned to work in the athletic communications office.

Marginal Functions:

• Contributes to a positive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
  
• Contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Department by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities may include event management, facility supervision, assigned administrative tasks, committee work, or representing the Athletics Department at conferences/meetings.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in athletic communications, sports management, or related field from accredited college or university is preferred.
  
• Combination of degree completion and professional work experience will be considered in absence of a bachelor's degree.
  

Experience:

• Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required with prior experience in athletics or related fields strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated leadership, vision, personnel, and management skills.
  
• Previous experience with volleyball and ice hockey game management and stat keeping preferred.
  

Skills:

• Computer competency required. Experience with Stat Crew software, NCAA Live Stats software, Adobe Creative Suite, SIDEARM Sports content management system, various social media platforms, BlueFrame/Hudl video webcasting services, and video editing programs strongly preferred.
  
• Basic photography skills and photo editing knowledge strongly preferred
  
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills, whether dealing with individuals or groups, and an ability to work well with different constituents.
  
• Strong initiative, detail, and follow-up skills with student-athletes, staff members, and administration.
  
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects under time constraints.
  
• Ability to learn and apply University policies and procedures to ensure operational compliance and reliable judgment.
  
• General computer knowledge with a proficiency in Word and Excel.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel for games expected.
  
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
  
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important.
  
• Valid driver's license required.
  
• Ability to successfully complete a background check, motor vehicle check, and drug test.
  
• Current CPR, AED, and first aid certifications required. Training and recertification can be provided if necessary.
  
• Compliance with NCAA Division III rules and regulations required.
  
• Compliance with athletic conference rules and regulations required.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move about campus and other locations.
  
• Physical ability to include standing and/or walking for long periods, bending, kneeling and stooping, manual dexterity, and ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
  
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the thoroughness of the work assigned that allows for independent and accurate recording of statistics for all sponsored sports in a variety of athletic venues (student athletes in active game play, indoors and outdoors).
  

Supervision

• Received: Position reports to the Director of Athletic Communications.
  
• Given: Supervises student employees and/or interns.

Application Instructions :

• Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
• Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.

Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community atwww.arcadia.edu.

Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.

We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values. in their work.

At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.

Position Code: AC0230

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