University of Massachusetts Lowell Hiring for Assistant Director – Athletic Communications (Internal Only) at UMass Lowell Full Time

Job no: 519368
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Athletic Programs
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and grade/range
Applications Open: Jun 08 2023
Applications Close: Jun 22 2023

General Summary of Position:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

The Assistant Director – Athletic Communications is responsible to assist with strategies to create media awareness and publicity on behalf of the University’s Division I intercollegiate athletics program.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Serve as the primary contact of select sports. Responsibilities include promotion for selected sports through printed materials, the internet and other appropriate vehicles. Facilitate game day coverage for assigned sports, including on-site media engagement, compilation of statistics and reporting of results to appropriate outlets.
2. Researches, writes, and releases a high volume of sports publications and other materials as directed to the appropriate media, conference and national offices, websites, etc.
(Ex. Media Guides, Game Notes, Game Programs, Social Media, etc.)
3. Maintains and fosters relationships with campus, local, national, hometown and online media and aggressively promotes maximum coverage for the University.
4. Distributes information on contest results in a timely and efficient manner and completes conference, regional and national award applications on behalf of coaches and student-athletes.
5. Compiles, disseminates, and maintains sports statistics on all intercollegiate athletic teams and oversees the development and maintenance of athletic web pages for all intercollegiate teams.
6. Assists with the operation and maintenance of press rows and boxes at home games, including hiring, supervising and instructing for all game staffing (statistical spotters, recorders, official statistical workers, etc.), logistics and technical requirements.
7. Travels with teams as necessary to provide athletic media relations functions for local, regional, and national media as well as producing statistical and game reports on a timely basis.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.

Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Other Job Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Nights and weekends are required
• Attendance at some campus events is expected
• Requires travel, including overnight stays

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Experience:

Two to three years working in a comprehensive media relations operation in a collegiate athletics environment required.

Skills:

Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and work within a team environment

Graphic design skills using the Adobe Suite

Ability to operate statistical software, such as StatCrew and NCAA Live Stats required

Working knowledge and application of NCAA rules, regulations and procedures

Additional Considerations:

Video editing

Experience working effectively in diverse environments

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This being an internal opportunity, only current UML Employees, irrespective of Bargaining units are eligible to apply for this position.

This is a SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P14.

A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and background check and review.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.