Assistant Athletics Communications Director/New Media Manager (10 month position)

Official Title: Assistant Athletics Communications Director/New Media Manager

Organizational Unit/Dept: Athletics

Work Location: Lumsden Gym/Athletic Facility - Amherst, NY

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Senior Associate Athletics Director, Communications & Operations

Others Reporting To This Position: Graduate Assistant(s), Student Workers, Volunteers, Interns

Status: 10 months (August. 1st-May 31st); paid over 12 months

Purpose of Position:

Under general supervision by the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Communications & Operations, the Assistant Athletics Communications Director/New Media Manager (AACD) is responsible for assisting in the execution of a comprehensive, strategic vision and plan which enhances the Daemen University Athletics brand identity. The AACD 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.

Tasks/Duties Performed:

• 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 event 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 and Publications staff;
• Travel with select squads to postseason conference and NCAA competitions;
• Coordinates press box and scorers 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 the planning, coordinating and publicizing of 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;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Faculty and staff are expected to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential and proprietary information (including but not limited to: student personal information, student grades, employee personal information, etc.), both during and after their employment with the College. If a faculty or staff member has a question about the confidentiality of a particular matter, they should consult their supervisor. Any violation of this rule shall subject the faculty /staff member to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment. Please refer to your Employee Handbook for the College's complete statement on confidentiality.
• Operates the program under the rules and regulations of the College, the NCAA, and the ECC; understanding that an employee can be suspended for a period of time without pay or terminated if found to be involved in significant or repetitive violations of NCAA regulations;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

General Description (% of Time)

50% Oversees communications for assigned teams

25% Produces engaging social media content for all Daemen teams

20% Perform assigned functions to successfully conduct department events, game promotions and initiatives;

5% Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1) 1-3 years of experience in a communications-based role within intercollegiate athletics

2) 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.

3) Ability to work non-traditional business hours.

4) Strong writing skills with knowledge of layout and design.

5) Knowledge of and experience with video production & graphic design software

6) Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube

7) Knowledge and interest in a variety of sports.

8) Ability to carry equipment to and from game sites.

9) Ability to drive a personal or university vehicle for the purpose of university business on a regular basis

10) Current certification in CPR, AED and First Aid, and annual Blood Borne Pathogen

11) Ability to receive telephone calls, respond to inquiries and communicate with others by telephone.

12) Office management skills with the ability to work independently and accept responsibility.

13) Excellent organizational skills with attention to details.

14) Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion as assigned.

Ergonomic Requirements

The functions of the position are usually performed sitting, but may require some amount of time standing. Some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, walking, carrying and other movements may be required. Tasks involving working on a typewriter, computer keyboard, computer software applications, calculator, cutting, labeling, and taping involve extensive wrist and hand movement. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without significant risk of injury to themselves or others.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a related field with required certifications, master's preferred.
• Previous experience in sports information or a related field
• Experience working in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I, II and III.
• Knowledge of sports statistics and terminology
• Ability to write and edit press releases and other correspondence
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC and software applications and willingness to learn new technology
• Must work cooperatively and collaboratively with all department personnel and all other members of the campus community.
• Ability to multitask, effective communication and time management skills, accuracy and attention to detail is essential.

Salary/Status: $42,900/annually Position is full-time, exempt, 10 month paid over 12 month position. Driving, travel, weekend and evening hours are required. Flexibility to accommodate home events when needed.

BENEFITS: Position is administration/salary and includes full University benefits and professional development opportunities (vacation time is not included as this is a 10 month position).

Benefits are available the first of the month following the full-time employee's date of hire and include health, dental, vision insurance, and fully paid life insurance. In addition, we offer fully paid long term disability insurance after 3 months of employment. Eligibility for the 403b retirement plan is available to full-time employees upon hire and an 8% employer match after one year of service. Tuition waiver benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.

Standard Background Check Required.

Working Conditions:

Climate controlled office setting, but some activities/ duties can occur both inside and outside the office setting.

Post-Hire Trainings:

Various trainings assigned upon hire and annually thereafter by the Office of Employee Engagement.

For consideration please submit resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three professional references in the attachments section of your application at http://daemen.applicantpro.com. Incomplete packages will not be considered.

Daemen University is an AA/EOE and strongly encourages applications from women, veterans, people of color, individuals with disabilities and candidates who will contribute to and support the cultural fluency and diversity of our campus. Apply directly at https://daemen.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine. Individuals who are boosted will face fewer restrictions and be better protected from serious illness. At this time, COVID-19 Vaccination is no longer mandatory. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is an evolving global risk that may require adaptation of policies as necessary depending on public health information and data trends. Daemen University reserves the right to reinstate mandatory vaccination and require unvaccinated community members to receive a vaccine to maintain active employment, with the option of engaging a potential medical or religious accommodation exemption process. All employees, regardless of full time, part time, per diem, or temporary status, are strongly encouraged to receive a completed course of one of the FDA approved COVID-19 vaccinations (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson).