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Assistant Director for Athletic Communications
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Chicopee, MA, United States
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Assistant Director for Athletic Communications
Elms College located in Chicopee, MA is seeking an Assistant Director for Athletic Communications.
The Assistant Director for Athletic Communications is responsible for the collection and dissemination of all information concerning the Elms College Athletic Department and assists the office of Institutional Marketing with college-wide media efforts.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Information Collection
*Interview coaches pre- and post-season in conjunction with the Director of Athletics, collect, maintain and distribute Elms and opponent’s rosters.
*Administrate and coordinate the collection of the NCAA statistics for all home and away contests.
*Collate the statistics for the other sports (statistics, prepared by coaches in conjunction with the sport information sheets submitted to SID and conference offices each week.)
*Develop and coordinate information on newsworthy stories.
*Oversee the organization and administration of the Athletic Awards Banquet Slide Show and Program.
*Oversee athletic photography: Team, Athletic Awards Banquet Slide-show and Video.
*Interview student athletes, coaches, administrators, staff, as appropriate for public relations, marketing, etc.
*Collect and collate newspaper clippings for each sport program.
Information Dissemination
*Liaison with other institutions, media outlets, etc. that require sport information.
*Coordinate pre- mid- and post-season press releases for each sport program. Frequency and length depending on program and significance of news.
*Coordinate periodic press release on newsworthy stories including information for Novus.
*Create fall, winter and spring season wrap-up and quarterly newsletter.
*Coordinate the Athletic/Admission Publications and updates.
*Disseminate statistics – in conjunction with coaches for all 15 sports.
*Oversee sports information for special events, for example, hosting championship events, etc. Serve as a member of the events management team and assists with special events such as the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and annual athletes’ banquet.
*Develop content for athletic publications including event programs, recruitment materials, schedule cards, and media guides. Coordinate the publication of schedule cards. Prepare event programs.
*Maintain and develop athletic department web site.
*Maintain trophy cases, photo gallery, etc.
*Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
*Extensive experience with writing, athletic statistical packages, and web development.
*Experience with website development and maintenance.
*Experience with Prestosports software and Stat Crew software.
*Proven ability to communicate (verbal and written) with academic community, off-campus constituents, professional colleagues and the general public. *Proven administrative and organizational skills.
TO APPLY Send a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references via email (as Word or PDF attachments) to jobs @elms.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Elms College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer founded in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Extensive experience with writing, athletic statistical packages, and web development.
• Experience with website development and maintenance.
• Experience with Prestosports software and Stat Crew software.
• Proven ability to communicate (verbal and written) with academic community, off-campus constituents, professional colleagues and the general public.
• Proven administrative and organizational skills.
Elms College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer founded in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph