Senior staff assistant

About Buffalo State

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional: Professional

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Local Title: Athletic Communication Manager

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant

Rank: SL-3

Line Number: TBD

Salary Range: Competitive

FTE: Full-Time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

FLSA: Exempt

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Brief Job Description

The Athletic Communication Manager serves as the sports information director and media relations coordinator for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervising the daily operation of the athletic communication office and staff; designing, writing, editing, and distributing press releases and media guides; providing game day programs and rosters for each home sporting event; maintaining and managing departmental social media accounts; managing home event operations of press box/scorer's table including set up and post event duties; reporting game scores and statistics; compiling and archiving statistics, records, photos of sporting events; reporting necessary information to SUNYAC , NEWHL , Liberty League and NCAA ; and publicizing accomplishments of student-athletes and the intercollegiate athletics programs; maintaining appropriate contacts with the media, college news service and opposing institutions. Will perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics that are consistent with the skills and abilities related to this position and that address the college's strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field; experience in sports information/media relations; computer skills including a working knowledge of NCAA LiveStats and/or PrestoStats software for all sports, Adobe products and web maintenance; strong communication and writing skills are essential.

Anticipated Date of Hire: 01/01/2026

Application Deadline Date: 11/23/2025

Open Until Filled: No

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Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.

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