Assistant Director of Athletics Communication

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Assistant Director of Athletics Communication

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Education

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Lancaster, PA

Posted:

Mar 3, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

159460

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About Franklin & Marshall College:

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Assistant Director of Athletics Communication

Job Details:

Location

: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA

Classification

: Full-time, Exempt

Schedule

: 40 hours, M-F

Reports to

: Director of Athletic Communications

Department

: Athletics & Recreation

Compensation commensurate with experience

: $42,100 - 47,350

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communication reports to the Director of Athletic Communications. Responsibilities include working as the primary media contact for assigned sports, assisting the Director of Athletics Communication in all areas of media relations, promotion and creative content for the department, executing gameday production and supervising gameday personnel.

Essential Functions:

Serve as primary communication director for assigned sports (and all other sports as needed), for which responsibilities include all aspects of media relations, public relations and other emerging content mediums.

Design, implement and manage creative strategy and content creation for the department of athletics and recreation, including but not limited to social media, photography/graphic design, godiplomats.com, Diplomat Athletic Club philanthropy efforts and other special projects to increase brand recognition, highlight student-athletes and engage constituents.

Facilitate production of web stream for assigned sports (and all other sports as needed).

Direct athletics communication gameday personnel and volunteers for each game hosted by F&M of assigned sports, ensuring that all broadcast personnel, camera operators, statisticians and music operators provide a best-in-class experience for guests/viewers.

Works in collaboration with communications, conference and national officials for weekly and post-season awards. Assists athletics communications office with updating of historical information and school record.

To learn more about the Athletics department, please click HERE

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree is required

Minimum of 1-3 years communications or creative services experience is required.

Experience use Google suite and Microsoft Word is requited

Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

Because this position requires driving for college business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver's license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Because this position works with minors (non F&M students under the age of 18) please review the link below that includes information regarding the protection of minors. Click HERE

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, Pennsylvania ACT 153 background clearances, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Franklin & Marshall College requires all employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by sending a scanned copy of their completed vaccination card to Human Resources. Employees may request a religious or medical vaccination exemption by contacting Human Resources.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions:

All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.

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Franklin and Marshall College
Website : http://www.fandm.edu