Athletic Communications Director
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Expired Feb 21, 2024
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Professional
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Department:
Utica
Locations:
Utica, NY
Posted:
Nov 20, 2023
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Exempt
Ref.No.:
Poly S23-104
PositionID:
170129
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About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:
Employment is with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly)
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is New York's globally recognized leader in higher education and technology innovation, research and development. SUNY Poly serves as a major resource for pioneering research and development, technology deployment, education, and commercialization for the international nanoelectronics industry.
SUNY Poly is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
The Director of Athletics Communications and Sports Information is a full-time, 12-month position that will report to the Director of Athletics. The Institution is a member of the North Atlantic Conference and sponsors 13 Division III varsity sports. This position will provide all sports communications for the SUNY Poly Athletic Department and serve as the primary communications contact for all athletic activities, including reporting on athletic events, teams, staff, and student-athletes. We are looking for an enthusiastic person who will strive to enhance the student-athlete experience and support the mission of SUNY Poly and its athletic department while maintaining NAC conference and NCAA responsibilities.
- Responsible for the oversight of all Athletics communications for 13 varsity Intercollegiate sports programs, including but not limited to: maintaining the SUNY Poly Athletics webpage and all social media accounts
- Serve on-site to coordinate all game-day operations including oversight of score tables, management of student workers, graduate assistants and/or intercollegiate workers and provide statistical compilation and livestreaming for events.
- Provide post-contest press releases and any student-athlete or staff feature pieces and promote via the website and social media channels. Nominate student-athletes and staff members, where applicable, for conference, regional and national awards
- Meet all submission deadlines for NCAA and conference results, statistical reporting, and voting. Ensure compliance with all NCAA and conference rules
- Develop, archive and maintain photo files, statistics, and records for all varsity sports
- Serve as the point of contact for website and streaming services providers for any upgrades, troubleshooting, or system relaunches. Produce content for events including game programs, recruitment brochures, athletic clinics, and any special events. Serve as the point of contact for in-game/match promotions and activities.
- Assist with athletics special event match/game days, i.e., Senior Days, NCAA Division III Week, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Social Media campaign, etc. Assist with the coordination and planning for the End-of-Year Athletics Banquet.
- Provide marketing, promotion, planning, and coordination of athletics special events, i.e., Alumni Weekend, Athletics Hall of Fame, Golf Tournament/Fundraiser, etc.
- Work with staff and SAAC members to promote team activities, community service projects, and special events.
- Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Salary: $45,000-$48,000
Requirements:
Reporting Relationships:
- Student employees and graduate assistants.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
- Experience working in a sports information office or with media relations is preferred
- Knowledge of webpage interface and development
- Proficiency using NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew scoring software, and PrestoSports software
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software
- Knowledge of social media channels; specifically Facebook, X (formally Twitter), and Instagram
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong computer skills and competency with Microsoft Office.
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks.
Additional Information:
Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled
SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law.. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/complia...
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https://sunypoly.edu/sites/de...
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Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, three references, a diversity statement, along with The SUNY Polytechnic employment application. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@sunypoly.edu or call 315-792-7191.
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