Assistant Athletic Communications Director

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications plays an integral role in the promoting and publicizing of Union College’s 26 varsity sports to both internal and external audiences. The position serves as a primary point of contact for several Union athletic teams and is responsible for creating and curating engaging content for teams through social media, the athletics website, television and print media, and other multimedia areas.

Position Title: Assistant Director Of Athletic Communications

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time.

Supervisor: Assistant Director Athletics - Communications

Position Purpose: The position serves as a primary point of contact for several Union athletic teams and is responsible for creating and curating engaging content for teams through social media, the athletics website, television and print media, and other multimedia areas.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serves as primary contact for Union’s Division I men’s hockey team and secondary contact for the women’s hockey team.
• Serves as primary contact for Union’s Division III baseball, men’s and women’s swimming & diving, and men’s and women’s crew teams; as well as secondary contact duties for the football team.
• Guides and executes the overall communications and media relations strategy for Union’s Division I hockey programs, including social media, gameday operations and press box supervision, content development and creation, and website management.
• Supervises and schedules Athletic Communications office work study students, ensuring adequate coverage at all home events and preferred office hour time slots.
• Contributes content to and maintains information on the Department of Athletics website, UnionAthletics.com.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field and experience working in a collegiate Athletic Communications or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
• Experience in athletic communications or media relations at the collegiate level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• Able to support, contribute to, and strengthen a vibrant, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community of students, alumni, faculty, and fellow professionals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite and experience creating and generating new media and video content are highly recommended. 
• Knowledge of NCAA Live Stats and/or Presto Stats software
• Experience in media relations.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $60,406. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).