Assistant Sports Information Director

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #865

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Albright College is seeking applications for Assistant Sports Information Director. Albright College values its talented, diverse community and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity and inclusion. This position will help create an inclusive atmosphere aligning with the Athletic Department mission to represent, promote and maintain data for athletes from all demographics. Albright is an NCAA Division III member institution as well as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and the Commonwealth Conference. For this part time position, assist sports information director, with day-to-day operations of the program; will serve as the primary contact for several sports and will be responsible for writing press releases, keeping statistics, compiling records and maintaining the athletics website. The chosen candidate will also share in social media and webcasting responsibilities and other duties assigned by director.

Assistant Sports Information Director

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #865

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Albright College is seeking applications for Assistant Sports Information Director. Albright College values its talented, diverse community and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity and inclusion. This position will help create an inclusive atmosphere aligning with the Athletic Department mission to represent, promote and maintain data for athletes from all demographics. Albright is an NCAA Division III member institution as well as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and the Commonwealth Conference. For this part time position, assist sports information director, with day-to-day operations of the program; will serve as the primary contact for several sports and will be responsible for writing press releases, keeping statistics, compiling records and maintaining the athletics website. The chosen candidate will also share in social media and webcasting responsibilities and other duties assigned by director.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist director with day to day operations.
2. Maintain Albright Athletics Social Media Sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
3. Design Game programs
4. Write press releases/game recaps
5. Maintain team statistics
6. Compile statistics using Statcrew/NCAA Genius software program
7. Design graphics for social media use
8. Oversee student workers

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. COMMUNICATION:

   1. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

2. SKILLS:

   1. Previous work as a graduate assistant in sports information.
   2. Basic experience with StatCrew and NCAA Genius statistical programs.
   3. Familiarity with athletics website maintenance, photography, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
   4. Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable Albright community, as described in Albright College’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement.

3. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

   1. Previous experience in sports information office and/or athletics department. College or professional newspaper setting.

4. EDUCATION:

   1. Bachelor’s Degree required.

5. LICENSES:

   1. Driver’s license required.
   2. Child clearances required.

Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume. Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.

About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help studentsexceed their own expectations.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’sInclusivity and Equity Statementonline and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.

About Reading, Pa.

Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” byU.S. News & World Report,Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seatSantander Arenaor get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at theGoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk throughWest Reading’sartisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top ofReading’s Pagoda, a kayak onBlue Marsh Lake, or from a scenicsteam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certifiedbikingandhiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.

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• Pay Type Hourly

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