Coordinator, Athletic Communications

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                     

The Coordinator for Athletic Communications is a key member of the athletics staff, responsible for the promotion and publicity of the college's 21 intercollegiate sports. This individual assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications in developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the visibility of the athletics program and its student-athletes. The role involves serving as the primary media contact for 3–5 sports and overseeing all digital content, media relations, and statistical coverage for assigned teams.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                     

The Coordinator for Athletic Communications is a key member of the athletics staff, responsible for the promotion and publicity of the college's 21 intercollegiate sports. This individual assists the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications in developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance the visibility of the athletics program and its student-athletes. The role involves serving as the primary media contact for 3–5 sports and overseeing all digital content, media relations, and statistical coverage for assigned teams.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties specific to this position:

• Assist the Assistant A.D. for Athletic Communications with the promotion and publicity of the College’s 21 intercollegiate sports, serving as main contact for 3-5 sports

• Write and edit press releases, game stories and feature stories

• Assist with the updating of the athletics website, lemoynedolphins.com, using the SIDEARM Sports web client

• Assist with game day video streaming

• Be the official scorer and inputter for multiple sports using NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew or PrestoStats

• Compile and distribute statistics to media along with the NEC and NCAA

• Maintain social media sites for select teams and department, in tandem with team’s social media managers and Assistant A.D. for Athletic Communications

• Produce graphics to promote teams/student-athletes both internally and externally

• Nominate student-athletes for weekly and seasonal awards

• Operate computer programs including Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office programs

• Supervision of athletic communications graduate assistant, student staff and interns

• Radio, video or photography skills are a much-desired trait

• Knowledge and experience with capturing and editing video are a much-desired trait

• Knowledge and experience with podcast and other multi-media programming equipment is desired

• Ability to work nights and weekends, both from the office and remotely

Job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne’s mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.

• Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.

• Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.

• Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college’s strategic goals.

• Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.

• Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.

• Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne’s established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.

• Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.

• Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.

• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, video/broadcast production, journalism, sport management or related field is preferred

• Strong written and oral communication skills is required.

• A working knowledge of public relations and college sports is expected

• Experience working in a collegiate sports information office, website management and a working knowledge of stats software (NCAA Live Stats, StatCrew and/or PrestoStats).

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills.

• The job requires working nights and weekends, both from the office and remotely. Some travel may be included (postseason)

Additional Information:

Le Moyne Benefits

403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
Generous tuition coverage
Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded) 
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
12 paid holidays
Generous time off package 

35 hour work week

Pay Range:  $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.  Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

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* Cover letter outlining your interest in the position
* Current resume
* Contact information for 3 professional references

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