Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

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Administrative Positions

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Albany, NY

Posted:

Dec 8, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

Position ID:

170693

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About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college of approximately 2,600 students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum and progressive academic programs, Russell Sage College serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Russell Sage College also offers online programs.

Aside from our generous benefits package, Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities. 

Job Description:

Job Summary:

In this position, the selected candidate will be responsible for developing and administering the flow of athletics news to multiple constituents. The selected applicant must also be to interact and communicate with other administrative staff members and the coaches of the various athletic teams. He or she must have strong communication skills.

The assistant director of athletic communications will assist the Director of Athletic Communications in the day-to-day operation of a collegiate sports information office with a main focus on the athletics department multimedia functions.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as the communication source for a select number of teams, which includes but is not limited to preparing pre-game information, post-game news releases, scheduling of photographers and feature story ideas for both the website and media.
• Keep in-game statistics for selected sports.
• Setting up filming equipment for web streaming athletics events.
• Hiring and assigning student workers to help assist in keeping in-game statistics
• Responds to statistical and other report requirements for the NCAA, as well as intercollegiate opponents, conference offices, and the media.
• Assists in the publicizing of athletic events.
• Responsible for daily updating on www.SageGators.com, the official online home of Sage Athletics. (A PrestoSports Site).
• Utilizes social media sources including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to promote Sage's athletic programs, student-athletes and alumni.
• Assists in supporting the brand of the College by ensuring the use of target messaging in promotional materials, including the website, social media and promotional and recruitment efforts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the assistant director of athletics communications and the director of athletics.
• Preference will be given to those with a strong background in photography and graphic design skills.

The estimated salary is $46,827 per year for 40 hours per week for 44 weeks (10 months).

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree is required. It would be preferred that the candidate has excellent verbal, interpersonal and
written communication skills with previous experience working in a sports information office. The candidate must
have the necessary skills to effectively utilize the administrative computer systems, such as, Microsoft Office
products, Stat-Crew and/or Automated Scorebook, NCAA Live Stats, web and publication design products
(Adobe Creative Suite) and the Internet.

Candidates are asked to submit a short writing sample with their resume and cover letter.

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits.  For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits page. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.  

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.
• Reports to: Director of Athletic Communications

COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.

Application Instructions:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following documents by clicking on the APPLY NOW button and follow the steps.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A professional writing sample 
• A list of three professional references (Name, phone number, email address etc.)

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