Category: Professional

Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for assisting with the promotion and publicity for 18 NCAA Division III sports. This position has a 12-month obligation, and will include working evenings and weekends. Duties include, but are not limited to, the maintenance of statistics and records for all sports, website updating and design, video editing, supervising student workers, and the utilization of StatCrew and other relevant software. The Enrollment and Student Success division supports a student's entire collegiate experience from the point of admission through to graduation. We partner with students, faculty and staff to provide a network of opportunities and services that lead to student success. Collectively, the division of Enrollment and Student Success positively influences the health, safety and well-being of the student body. The department of Athletics & Recreation subscribes to the philosophy that athletics complements the total education experience of our students. We allow multiple ways for students to compete or participate in a variety of quality athletic programs consistent with the overall educational mission of SUNY Plattsburgh. As an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications will assist the Director of Athletic Communications with coverage of the Cardinals' 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams which compete in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). The individual in this position will serve as the primary media contact for a number of teams. In addition to assisting with the day-to-day operations of the athletics communications office, this individual will be responsible for in-depth website management, which includes but is not limited to: feature stories, event recaps, scores, statistics, team rosters, schedules and team histories. Additionally, the candidate will also assist with planning and overseeing special events such as the Hall of Fame ceremony, the spring student-athletes ceremony, etc. Responsibilities in game management will include press box management, assigning and supervising staff to assist with in-game responsibilities (scoreboard, public address, statistics, etc.), in-game updating of social media platforms and score reporting. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Employees required to drive as part of their employment responsibilities must supply University Police with a copy of their driver's license for a review of their driving record and authorization to drive. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

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