Assistant Sports Information Coordinator

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About Westfield State University:

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.


Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.


Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member


You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.


Our Values


Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

• Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description:

Campus Title: Assistant Sports Information Coordinator

State Job Title: Staff Assistant

Department: Athletics

Job Code: HA5600

FLSA Status: Exempt

Funding: 7115-0100

Bargaining Unit: APA

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Timeframe: 43 Weeks

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, with night and weekend availability*

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Reports to the Sr. Associate Director of Athletics, External Affairs and Media Relations

Supervision Exercised: Will supervise Graduate Assistant(s), student employees

Salary: $48,000 to $51,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)


*Hours: Regular weekdays and frequent evening and weekend hours based on the WSU Athletics event schedule, occasional travel to athletic events and conference meetings.


Position Summary:


The Staff Assistant, Assistant Sports Information Coordinator assists the Sr. Associate Director in all facets of athletics communication, including game-day operations of press box, statistics, game programs, post-game and conference reporting, interfacing with external media, video stream, and social media, and video board; to promote Westfield State University athletics to the general public, prospective students, students, and families. Primary responsibilities for game-day operations, oversight of video stream setup, student staffing, broadcasting, and production of social media video content.



Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
Essential:

• Enter game-day statistics via PrestoStats/NCAA Live Stats or similar program.
• Manage webstream broadcasts of Westfield State home athletic events, including broadcast set up, production, and train and manage student and part-time announcing and video staff.
• Produce and archive video clips for use on social media, advertisements and promotions, year end awards and Hall of Fame ceremonies.
• Write game stories, previews, features and press releases.
• Assist with conference, coaches' organization, and NCAA reporting for statistics, player of the week, all-conference, all-academic, and similar awards nominations.
• Follows all NCAA and MASCAC rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preference to communication, sport management, and/or TV/Video majors.
• Experience with in-game statistical entry (Presto, NCAA/Genius Live Stats/Stat Crew).
• Experience with video production (camera set up, Production Truck or similar switching software, video editing),
• Digital photography, editing and layout (Photoshop/InDesign).
• Social media content construction (Video, photo, and graphics).
• General sports writing or news reporting experience.
• General Website CMS Management.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with coaches, administrators, opponents, student athletes, and media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.
• Two years working in a collegiate sports information office.

Additional Information:

Salary:


Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .


Employee Benefits:


Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .

Disability Accommodations


Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.


Background Check


Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An on-line application is required . The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references *
• Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree

* Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application.


Deadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.


Please Note:
Each newly posted position includes a 90-day interval between the posting date and the anticipated start date. This allows time for the full recruitment process, including application review, interviews, and final hiring approvals.


If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.
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