Athletics Communication Assistant

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Position/Classification Title

Public Communication Spec

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Position/Classification Title

Public Communication Spec

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Classification Type

SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

N - Not Mandatory

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Ability to communicate effectively with strong writing skills, ability to work well with people in a team environment, proven experience juggling numerous work-intensive projects simultaneously and the ability to meet and perform under tight deadlines and to think clearly under pressure

Ability to develop and nurture relationships with targeted media with a creative and proactive ability to encourage positive stories and features on the department and its teams, players, and events while reinforcing the university’s overall message

Ability to develop channels nationally, regionally, and locally for disseminating news and proactively pitching team and department initiatives with print, television, radio, and internet media

1-2 years of sports information experience preferred.

Required License or Certification

Position Overview

| Primary Purpose of Position |
The primary purpose of the assistant sports communications position for North Carolina A&T Athletics presents many elements, including someone with superb public relations instincts and outstanding writing skills.

The proper candidate can work as a liaison between the sports teams N.C. A&T sports teams, the media, and the public. In addition, an effective sports communications assistant must produce a clean and concise copy when writing press releases, news releases, game recaps, feature stories, publications, and other forms of literature, such as game notes.

N.C. A&T is also looking for someone familiar with Adobe Suites, graphics, video editing, and other visual pieces to share information online, on social media, and on other digital channels.

Finally, we are looking for someone who fully understands that there are no “typical days.” A morning may include answering emails and writing game notes before the afternoon is spent rummaging through archives and designing a graphic. At the same time, the evening sees you in a press box providing statistics and a game recap. | | Primary Function of Organizational Unit |
The Intercollegiate Athletics Department is consistent with the mission of the University to provide an intellectual environment where students develop a sense of identification, belonging, responsibility, and achievement that prepares them for leadership and service in regional, national and global communities.

The Department of Athletics provides a comprehensive program of intercollegiate competition as an integral part of the total educational experience for all students.

The Intercollegiate Athletics Department embraces the principles of competitive excellence, sportsmanship, diversity, ethical conduct, and amateurism while facilitating the academic objectives of student-athletes.

The department complies with all conference and association rules and regulations while ensuring equal opportunity and access for all student and staff who desire to associate with the Intercollegiate Athletics Department without regard for race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, or religion. | | Work Hours | Employment consistent of over 40 hr work week during sporting seasons. | | Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | |

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

| Required Competency | Knowledge - Technical | | Duties |
I. Specifics

a. Content Management Systems (CMS) North Carolina A&T uses Sidearm Sports to house the athletics website – ncataggies.com.

1. The assistant communications position in athletics must have at least a running knowledge of how CMS works regarding updating the website with articles, photos, graphics, rosters, schedules, promotional items, and other items as assigned by the associate athletics director for communications.

II. Statistical Data Entry

a. North Carolina A&T athletics uses Stat Crew to provide in-game statistical data for baseball, softball, men’s and women’s tennis. Must have a history of working with Stat Crew or a superior knowledge of how to score baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s tennis.

b. The department compiles in-game statistical data for football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball using Genius Sports’ NCAA Live Stats program. It is a new program; therefore, it is optional to know the program entirely, but must understand its basic functions. Must also know how football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball are scored.

III. Adobe Creative Suites

a. A&T’s athletics communication department uses Adobe Suites for many functions, including design and layout, graphics, photo editing, and video editing.

1. Specifically, we use Adobe Photoshop to crop photos, adjust photo composition, correct lighting, and make any subject imaginable look its absolute best. It’s also where we can create collages and photo composites, layer images together, and craft original images from different photo files. A viable candidate must have some knowledge of how Photoshop operates.
2. In addition, we use Adobe InDesign to produce the game/media notes we give to our media outlets so they have updated information about our sports programs. We use InDesign for various projects such as name plates, roster cards, booklets, gameday books, media guides and flyers. A viable candidate must know how InDesign works because it is valuable in helping us complete our workload.

IV. Miscellaneous

a. North Carolina A&T athletics will purchase new software as it becomes available to enhance what we do in athletics. For example, we currently use INFLCR, STATS Perform, Sports Systems, and Boxout. These are programs we have purchased within the last two years. A viable candidate must have experience in adapting to the ever-changing technology dynamic. |

| Required Competency | Communication | | Duties |
Oral Communication/Listening
Must be able to communicate orally effectively with the constituents of athletics, including administrators, coaches, and his or her supervisor. Must be able to communicate orally effectively with the constituents of athletics, including administrators, coaches, and his or her supervisor. Have a superior skill set in communicating all happenings within various varsity programs for the use of strategy in coverage and to ensure proper policy and protocols are followed. Able to listen to instructions intently and execute duties as assigned by the supervisor. Must have outstanding people and communications skills to convey ideas and visions for the communications department.

Written Communication

Must have excellent writing skills, superior knowledge of grammar usage, adept at editing one’s work, and a running knowledge of the Associated Press Style of writing. Have excellent storytelling skills for writing features, interesting game recaps, press releases, and colorful and interesting scripts for social media. Able to turn around copy promptly, professionally and accurately, ensuring the copy is free from typos, grammar mistakes and factual errors as frequently as possible. Attention to detail is a requirement. |

| Required Competency | Organizational Sensitivity | | Duties |
Ability to understand the organization’s mission, the function of the specific work unit and how it works with other work units to serve the customer/client. Ability to understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments.

Must be able to work within a team setting with a team leader and follow along in alignment with the team leaders’ goals, initiatives, methods and work within the systems in place. There is sensitive information that surfaces within the athletics department. Must articulate their ability to communicate with pertinent individuals or groups to ensure information does not get released without the university’s consent. Must be able to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet strict deadlines. Must be detail-oriented and willing to work in a changing environment. |

| Required Competency | Compliance | | Duties |
Must have a broad knowledge of North Carolina A&T State University policies and procedures and FERPA guidelines. Understand NCAA compliance and how it relates to an effective job as a communication specialist. |

Position Information

| Working Title | Athletics Communication Assistant | | Competency Level | Journey | | Position Number | 009643 | | Recruitment Range | $31,200 - $47,000 | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | Appointment Type | Permanent - Full-time | | FTE | | | If Time Limited, Appointment Length | | | Organizational Division | Media Relations | | Organizational Location | Athletics | | Organizational Unit | Media Relations |

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | SHRA2302 | | Open Date | 06/22/2023 | | Close Date | 05/10/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicant |
Repost – Previous applicants are considered and should not reapply.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more | | Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/28885 |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * Please indicate where you learned of this position:

   • North Carolina A&T State University website
   • University of North Carolina System website
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Indeed.com
   • Other

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Letter of Reference 1 4. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts Optional Documents 1. Letter of Reference 2 2. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) 3. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts

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