Assistant Director of Sports Communications

Position Information

Title
Assistant Director of Sports Communications

Department
Athletics

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year

52

Open Date
06/17/2022

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College in Hartford CT, a NCAA Division III liberal arts and sciences college in the New England Small College Athletic Conference ( NESCAC ), is seeking to fill a full time assistant director of sports communications position within the department of athletics.

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and | the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Responsibilities

• The assistant director will be committed to the development and implementation of strategies to increase awareness of the department’s achievements and be primarily responsible for the department’s design and video content.
• Assist the Director of Sports Communications in all aspects of communication and media coverage for the college’s 30 varsity sports and other areas within the athletic department.
• Serve as the official statistician and press box/table manager for applicable home athletic events, oversee student staff, and produce content for the athletic department’s social media channels.
• Promote and facilitate the college and athletic department’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• This position requires early morning and weekend availability throughout the academic year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required and experience in an NCAA athletic communications/sports information office is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and experience working with NCAA statistics platforms are preferred.
• Graphic design and video editing experience are strongly recommended.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references.

Review of applications will begin three weeks after the role posting date.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination and booster or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment .

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2674

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.