Associate Director, Sports Information/Coordinator Social Media

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Associate Director, Sports Information/Coordinator Social Media

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Position Title:

Associate Director, Sports Information/Coordinator Social Media

Department/School:

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Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$55,341 - $57,000

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as the Associate Director, Sports Information/Coordinator Social Media. This position works under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director/External in preparing, collecting and disseminating sports data in a timely manner for all 23 Division I programs. This position must complete publication assignments on a timely basis, organize and maintain sports information and photo archives, including maintenance of website and responsible for coordination of all Athletics department social media.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Liberal Arts, or related field 1 - 3 years of related work experience

Essential Functions:

Design graphics for Athletics website, social media platforms, and various publications.       Develop social media strategy, oversee the development and execution of social media platforms, ensure consistency in social media messaging, and use social media to promote teams, student-athletes, and upcoming events.     Prepare Athletics press releases and statistics for website and media outlets. Prepare Athletics publications, brochures, and game programs for sports as assigned.   Maintain web page for department’s official website.        Work home games for assigned sports with travel as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Communications, Liberal Arts, or related field  Previous experience in college athletics is strongly preferred

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. Unlimited paid sick time. 14+ paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD). Life insurance. Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation. 403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution. Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. College pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution. *Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist College Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision).  In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement.  The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 21 straight seasons.  The Athletics Program is committed to be competitive at the NCAA Division I or other member conference level, to offer equitable opportunities to all students and staff, and to advance their welfare, health, and safety. 

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #2 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings, Weekends, Occasional Holidays

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

 

 

 

 

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