Athletic Communications Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

C377

Budget Title

INSTRCL SUPPORT ASST

Budget Title

Instructional Support Assistant

Local Title

View Full Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

C377

Budget Title

INSTRCL SUPPORT ASST

Budget Title

Instructional Support Assistant

Local Title

Athletic Communications Assistant

Job Category

FLSA Classification

Obligation

Academic Year

If College Year, Please fill in period of no obligation:

Position Type

Unclassified

Appointment Start date

06/01/2026

Appointment End date

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). The starting salary is $21,250.00.

Prior to final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal background check.

Application Deadline: open until filled; application review begins immediately. Persons interested in the above position should apply online at https://employment.canton.edu/

SUNY Canton, a unit of the State University of New York, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

The college is located in Canton, a village in the St. Lawrence River valley of northern New York. Located 20 miles from the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Park, and 70 miles from the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canton holds excellent opportunities for the outdoor or cultural enthusiast. SUNY Canton is a member of the Associated Colleges, a consortium of four colleges. | | 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 | | | Location | |

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. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
   • Insight to Diversity
   • North Country Now
   • Watertown Daily Times
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education

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

Apply Now

View Less Description