Assistant, Sports Information

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Athletic Communications and in close coordination with the Director of Athletics and the athletics diversity and inclusion designee, the assistant for sports information is involved in all aspects of gathering and disseminating sports information. The assistant maintains regular contact with Hood College’s 24 NCAA Division III teams and coaches to provide information to the media, the campus and the public, and assists with the athletics website, video streaming and editing, social media and game day operations. Responsibilities include developing favorable media attention and images for the various sports teams, coaches and the athletic department utilizing a variety of communications, media and other appropriate outlets. Other opportunities for involvement in the athletic department include, but are not limited to, working with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This position is being funded, in part, through an NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellent Grant . The Division III Pathway to Excellent Grant is a two-year grant program that provides funding for entry‑level administrative positions at NCAA Division III institutions to encourage access, recruitment, selection and the long‑term success of ethnic minorities and women. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes assisting with the following. Other duties may be assigned. Sports Information (100%) Aid the Assistant Director, Athletic Communications in managing the budget for the sports information office; Act as a liaison between the sports information office and the other departments on campus regarding press releases for special events (i.e. Giving Tuesday, All In Voting Challenge, Black History Month, etc.); Work with the Assistant Director, Athletic Communications and the compliance officer to make sure only eligible student‑athletes are placed on web/statistical rosters; Maintains statistical and historical records of athletic events and athletes; Act as Hood College’s official statistician for select sports in the compilation and reporting of statistics on teams, individuals and coaches; Compile and maintain student‑athlete and coach biographical information; Aid with the video streaming of home athletic events; Help administer the official athletic department social media accounts; Assist in coordinating athletic photography; Assist with media relations for select men’s and women’s athletics teams, student‑athletes and coaches; Research, write and edit news releases, featuring student‑athletes, coaches and sports teams; Design and provide regular updates on hoodathletics.com; Provide input for selection of Athlete of the Week and oversee accompanying feature stories; Assist in hiring, training, supervision of three graduate assistants and student staff. Qualifications We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student‑centered, liberal arts institution. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Minimum Requirements/Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Sports Management, Journalism, English, Communications or Public Relations. Experience in athletic media relations and/or video editing a plus. Preferred Skills and Characteristics Proficient in MS Office Suite (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e‑mail, Internet, desktop publishing, Adobe Creative Suite, PrestoSports and/or Sidearm content management system, video editing, and working knowledge of StatCrew, PrestoStats and/or NCAA Live Stats by Genius. Language Skills Proficient in the communication of key concepts for the specific discipline in the English language and ability to assist students with English as a secondary language. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, faculty, staff and other constituents. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with and apply basic mathematical concepts timely and accurately, either manually or by using a calculator. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to hypothesize, draw conclusions, and support conclusions. Ability to work in theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and run; occasionally to use hands, fingers, and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include the ability to instruct athletes effectively. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Noise could include interaction with students, faculty, staff, and the public; other noise may be generated by office equipment including telephone, computers, and instructional equipment. Evening or weekend hours could be required to support programs special events. Compensation This is a non‑exempt position with an annual salary of $30,000. Additional compensation may be provided for overtime. Campus housing, a meal plan and professional development also are included. Hood College offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College . Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Coordinator for Title IX, Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 (AD 308), (301) 696‑3123. 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