Assistant Director of Communications

EXPIRED

GVSU Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Serve as the primary media contact for women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s lacrosse, while assisting with additional sports. Handle all duties as related to the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to social media publicity efforts, creating and developing online content, writing news releases and feature stories, maintaining online record books and assisting with the production of various game day programs and flip cards. Execute duties associated with various home events and NCAA Championship events hosted by Grand Valley State University. Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

GVSU Athletics is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Serve as the primary media contact for women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and women’s lacrosse, while assisting with additional sports. Handle all duties as related to the day-to-day operations, including but not limited to social media publicity efforts, creating and developing online content, writing news releases and feature stories, maintaining online record books and assisting with the production of various game day programs and flip cards. Execute duties associated with various home events and NCAA Championship events hosted by Grand Valley State University. Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Exhibit a proficiency in standard industry programs, such as InDesign or QuarkXpress and Photoshop.
• Strong ability to utilize various types of social media, such as Instagram and Twitter
• Experience in SIDEARM website editing and statistical programs, such as NCAA Live Stats and Statcrew, is also a plus.
• Valid driver’s license is required and a MVR needs to be conducted upon hiring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of experience in the sports information field in a college or professional sports setting, or equivalent

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Nights and weekends are required.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00/year

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online atjobs.gvsu.eduand select "Apply now". Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically.On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail address for three professional references.Applicants selected for interviews may be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.