Assistant Director of Athletics Communication (10 months)

Job Description

Job Description

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

About This Opportunity

Under general supervision by the Director of Athletics Communications, the Assistant Director of Athletics Communications is responsible for assisting in the execution of a comprehensive, strategic vision and plan which enhances the Daemen University Athletics brand identity. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Director of Athletics Communications on the collection and dissemination of information on all areas of Daemen Athletics including intercollegiate sports teams, community engagement and games and events. Primary duties include the creation of written and digital media to be shared through the Daemen Athletics website and various social media platforms and the development and execution of a social media strategy designed to increase engagement. There may be expectations to travel with identified sport programs.

• Ensures accurate preparation and dissemination of information about Daemen's athletic teams using media releases, video content, photographs and graphically designed images, the daemenwildcats.com website and social media platforms.
• Create, edit, update and post content on the daemenwildcats.com website, including, but not limited to, game stories, statistics, images, rosters, player and coach biographies and game schedules.
• Produce creative and engaging content including videos, graphically designed images and motion graphics for publication across various platforms.
• Facilitate and oversee all social media platforms related to the Division of Athletics, and track analytics dedicated to those accounts.
• Meets regularly with head coaches to ensure communication plans fit their respective visions for their programs.
• Ensures accurate compilation of reports, records and statistics for the NCAA and conference offices.
• Responsible for communicating with and soliciting media for events converge and feature stories on student-athletes, teams and other division milestones and accomplishments; communicate regularly with local television, newspaper, radio and other media outlets; facilitates media requests for interviews and information.
• Assist with athletics-based tasks requested by the university's Marketing/Communications staff (MarCom).
• Travel with assigned teams on select road trips, including conference and NCAA postseason events.
• Coordinates press box and scorer's table operations as needed.
• Contribute writings as needed for athletic recruitment brochures, game programs, electronic marketing and other university publications.
• Assist the production of live stats and live video streaming of home athletic events in conjunction with conference policies and standards.
• Assist in the completion and promotion of all conference, regional and national award applications to recognize student-athletes and coaches for all intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and publicizing special athletics promotions and events, including but not limited to Daemen Day of Giving, Wildcat Golf Classic, Wildcat Night of Honors and Daemen Hall of Fame inductions.
• Assist with game management, including the supervision of Daemen student workers.
• Assist with the enhancement of Daemen Athletics branding; promote and strengthen the brand through messaging, marketing and promotions.
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, NEC and the ECC.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics/Director of Athletics and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Communications.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher), NCAA software platforms and Google Docs; to include experience or understanding of data merge functions.
• Ability to work non-traditional business hours.
• Strong writing skills with knowledge of layout and design.
• Knowledge of and experience with video production & graphic design software
• Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
• Knowledge and interest in a variety of sports.
• Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular basis
• Current certification in CPR, AED and First Aid, and annual Blood Borne Pathogen.
• Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.

• Office management skills with the ability to work independently and accept responsibility.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion as assigned.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a communications-based role within intercollegiate athletics
• Master's Degree preferred
• Ability to carry equipment to and from game sites.
• Ability to stand/move around athletic facility to ensure media coverage when necessary

Total Compensation

Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:

• Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
• Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
• Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
• An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
• Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
• Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
• Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

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