Requisition ID: 116514

Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months)

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months). The employee must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

The Athletic Communications Assistant works to support the mission and integrity of the Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics department. Demonstrating adherence to the department philosophy, facility and staff schedule, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, communication responsibilities is essential. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and sustaining relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. This position reports directly to the Associate AD/Director of Sports Communiations and is a full time, 10-month appointment, funded annually from August 1 through May 31 with renewal possible.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The assistant will serve as the primary contact for several sports, which could include women’s basketball, baseball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and track and volleyball.

• Primary responsibilities include designing and writing of publications, writing press releases, compiling team statistics and records, reporting to conference offices and assisting with game day and press box operations.

• Assist the Digital Media Coordinator with a variety of video initiatives, including video board operations, live streaming and the production of video highlights and features.

• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes.

• Other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Communications.

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Requisition ID: 116514

Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months)

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months). The employee must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

The Athletic Communications Assistant works to support the mission and integrity of the Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics department. Demonstrating adherence to the department philosophy, facility and staff schedule, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, communication responsibilities is essential. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and sustaining relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. This position reports directly to the Associate AD/Director of Sports Communiations and is a full time, 10-month appointment, funded annually from August 1 through May 31 with renewal possible.

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Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The assistant will serve as the primary contact for several sports, which could include women’s basketball, baseball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country and track and volleyball.

• Primary responsibilities include designing and writing of publications, writing press releases, compiling team statistics and records, reporting to conference offices and assisting with game day and press box operations.

• Assist the Digital Media Coordinator with a variety of video initiatives, including video board operations, live streaming and the production of video highlights and features.

• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes.

• Other duties as assigned by Director of Sports Communications.

Physical Effort/Environment

• General office, athletic facility, and campus environment.
• Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary.
• Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations is required.
• Computer usage involving repetitive and/wrist motion is required.
• The position will be a full-time, ten-month appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an athletic communications office.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficient with word processing and desktop publishing software.
• Working knowledge of video editing software and understanding of college athletics.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Working knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and Stat Crew is preferred.

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Classified Title: Communications Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Athletics Communications Assistant (10 months)
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OD
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($20/hr targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Varies
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Sports Information Marketing
Personnel area: University Student Services

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Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coron... and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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