Assistant Sports Communication Specialist

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body and spirit by instructing student athletes, equipping them with strategies and techniques to help them realize success in athletics, academics and social experiences. This position is responsible for the following: the organization, coordination, supervision and implementation of the assigned sports communication program.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• May initiate, schedule, coordinate and conduct interviews and statistic gathering/reporting
• Demonstrate Christian concern for athlete's academic, athletic, social and spiritual development
• May supervise student assistants
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics and Director of Sports Communication in game management of home and away contests
• Manage expenditures within the parameters of an approved budget

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Description

The purpose of this position is to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body and spirit by instructing student athletes, equipping them with strategies and techniques to help them realize success in athletics, academics and social experiences. This position is responsible for the following: the organization, coordination, supervision and implementation of the assigned sports communication program.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• May initiate, schedule, coordinate and conduct interviews and statistic gathering/reporting
• Demonstrate Christian concern for athlete's academic, athletic, social and spiritual development
• May supervise student assistants
• Coordinate with the Director of Athletics and Director of Sports Communication in game management of home and away contests
• Manage expenditures within the parameters of an approved budget
• Abide by and enforce NCAA Division III rules
• Abide by and enforce North Athletics Collegiate Conference rules and regulations (NACC)
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 3-5 years of Sports Communication experience -- college or university preferred or closely related work or specific experience, skill set and/or training in field
• Excellent organization and leadership skills
• Professional communication skills including public speaking
• Knowledge of trends in sport communication
• Knowledge of related technology
• Travel and overnight travel required. Travel with teams to contests, practices, and pre/post season competition
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree required, or specific experience, skill set, and/or training in area
• Masters Degree preferred

Physical Demands/Equipment (Click to View)

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs..

Apply Now