Athletic Communications Assistant

Position: Athletic Communications Assistant

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, grant-funded, on-ground

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Position: Athletic Communications Assistant

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt, grant-funded, on-ground

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Date Posted: July 3, 2024

The University of Sioux Falls, an NCAA Division II institution and a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference member, seeks a motivated, energetic, and creative individual to assist the Athletic Department with communication, promotion, and game operations. Individuals should be able to work within a team atmosphere, meet desired deadlines, and be familiar with college athletics.

The position USF is seeking to fill is Athletic Communications Assistant. It is a 9—to 10-month part-time, non-exempt position with a preferred start date of August 1, 2024. The position is on-ground and grant-funded. The person hired for the position will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Maximum grant funding for the 24-25 academic year is $15,000.

MAJOR FUNCTION

• Promote and enhance, through digital and social media, the image of the University of Sioux Falls Athletic Department and its 19 NCAA Division II programs across various platforms.
• Ideate and develop digital assets such as static graphics, motion graphics, introduction/highlight videos, display system graphics and more.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of headshots, team photos and videos highlighting all student-athletes and athletic staff for creative content.
• Assist the department in enhancing the athletic image and brand while working closely with the university's marketing and communications department.
• Facilitate in-game operations of social media platforms and score updates and reporting.
• Capture creative assets for highlight videos, social media posts, and other creative content for USF home events.
• Assist in archiving statistical data, photos, and video footage.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in sports media, marketing, graphic design, business, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience working within sports information or sports videography/photography is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, InDesign)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work within SIDEARM, NCAA Livestats, and StatCrew is ideal, but not required.
• Knowledge of working with Daktronics videoboard equipment, Tri-Caster, and live streaming equipment is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and meet deadlines while being attentive to detail.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Access to equipment, such as camera, laptop, etc. helpful but not required.
• Travel may be necessary; valid driver’s license and ability to pass a University-issued background check successfully is required.

APPLICATION

For full consideration, applicants must provide the following application materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three business or employment references with complete contact information, including position, company, email, and phone number. References will be contacted by the USF HR Office if the candidacy progresses.
• Portfolio of work completed appropriate to position
• Official transcript of bachelor’s degree. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted prior to hire.

Applications must be submitted through the following USF employment portal for consideration:** https://www.usiouxfalls.edu/offices/h...

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is successfully filled.

EOE/AA