Assistant Director, Sports Information

Position Title:

Assistant Director Sports Information

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$60405.80 - $62436

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time 12-month position as the Assistant Director Sports Information. This position will work under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director External in coverage of Marist University Athletics through writing social media stat keeping web site maintenance and archive work. The Assistant Director Sports Information is directly responsible for coverage of their assigned sports. This position works with coaches administrative staff and student staff to develop story ideas as well as other duties as assigned by supervisor and administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Communication Journalism or related field
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Valid drivers license with no serious convictions

Essential Functions:

• Assist with content for and social media platforms.
• Assist with staffing home events for assigned sports including overseeing statistical staff social media and performing public address announcing (if necessary).
• Collaborate with co-workers administrative staff and coaches on projects to develop story ideas.
• Work with student staff on office projects and at live events.
• Keep accurate records for (including rosters schedules and statistics).
• Maintain historical database for assigned sports.
• File statistical reports with conference & national offices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Application Documents:

Resume Cover Letter & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• Medical Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5% Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7 and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Roth option available. Voluntary up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee spouse and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

A conference leader in athletic and academic success the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL Football Championship Subdivision). In its history Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioners Cups an award that celebrates overall excellenceand athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929 Marist is a comprehensive independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and Florence Italy plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Princeton Review and others. To learn more please visit of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Administrative (Exempt)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday Evenings and Weekends

Hours per Week:

37.5

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment development and promotion of individuals without consideration of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marists policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race color disability religion age sex marital status national origin sexual orientation veteran status or any other condition established by law.