Athletic Communications Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

C329

Budget Title

INSTRCL SUPPORT ASST

Budget Title

Instructional Support Assistant SL-1

Local Title

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

C329

Budget Title

INSTRCL SUPPORT ASST

Budget Title

Instructional Support Assistant SL-1

Local Title

Athletic Communications Assistant

Job Category

FLSA Classification

Obligation

Academic Year

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Position Type

Unclassified

Appointment Start date

08/01/2025

Appointment End date

05/31/2026

Salary Grade Level

NSSL1

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

If Part-Time, fill in %

50

Quicklink

https://employment.canton.edu/posting...

Department Information

| Department | Athletics - Intercollegiate Athletics | | Search Contact Phone/Extension | 315-386-7325 | | Search Contact Email | hr@canton.edu | | Search Contact Fax | | | Search Contact(s) | |

Posting Text

| Job Summary/Basic Function |
SUNY Canton invites applications for the part-time (50%) position of Athletic Communications Assistant (ACA). This is a 10-month obligation at a starting salary of $21,250.00 | | Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job |
The ACA will assist in the overall coverage of SUNY Canton’s 15 NCAA Division III sports as well as esports and cheerleading. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary contact for multiple sports and attend all home games for the select sports serving as a statistician. The ACA will also write stories/press releases for their primary sports for both home and away games.

In addition, the ACA will assist with social media coverage for their sports ranging from gameday and postgame graphics to photography (taking photos and editing) and video editing and cutting of highlights. The ACA will assist in taking photos at different sports scheduled “media days” and assist with keeping student-athlete bios and other data on the website updated. The ACA will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Marketing with other projects as needed and will serve as the lead contact in the absence of the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications & Marketing. | | Required Qualifications |
- The successful candidate will demonstrate good communication skills and ability to balance a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in athletic communications and with NCAA Live Stats and Statcrew software is preferred but can also be taught. - Experience writing game recaps/press releases and with photography and social media.

| | Supervisor | Nate Hart | | Location | Athletics |

Posting Detail Information

| EEO/AA Statement | | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Pass Message |
The screening and selection process is currently underway and will continue until a successful candidate is chosen. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy further, you will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in this position at SUNY Canton. | | Fail Message |
Based on your responses to the questions on the employment application, you do not meet the minimum required qualifications for this position. Thank you for your interest in this position at SUNY Canton. |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Reference Contact Information 1 4. Reference Contact Information 2 5. Reference Contact Information 3

Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcripts 2. Diversity Statement

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