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About the Role

The Assistant AD for Communications will support the promotion of student-athletes, the athletic department, and Hartwick College. This role is responsible for the overall operation of the Athletic Communications office, including internal and external department communications, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and conference policies for sports information and statistical reporting. The position also assists with fundraising, corporate sponsorships, community relations, and supervises a full-time staff member.

Responsibilities

Manage and ensure all requirements of the Athletic Communications department are complete and in compliance with NCAA, conference, college, and other external organization requirements.
Ensure all written and prepared releases, game programs, feature stories, and game recaps pertaining to Hartwick Athletics are prepared for dispersal to media outlets for all varsity programs.
Ensure the athletic website (rosters, schedules, stats, releases, game recaps) and all social media outlets are current, promoting, and supportive of Hartwick athletics.
Manage all statistical reporting for NCAA and conference requirements, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
Seek opportunities, collaborations, and ideas to promote the Hartwick athletic brand, including the development and submission of nominations for department, conference, and NCAA awards.
Maintain athletic files, historical data files, and records.
Work in concert with the Director of Athletics on fundraising initiatives, outreach and stewardship, and major athletic events.
Manage the nomination process and record keeping for the Athletic Hall of Fame and serve as the Chair of the HOF committee.
Write, review, and approve game contracts for all sports between Hartwick and its opponents.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus, as a representative of the College.
Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
Serve and/or lead department, College, and conference committees when needed.
Be a positive member of the department by supporting other programs and finding ways to be involved for the betterment of the department and College.
Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.

Requirements

Ability to work an irregular day schedule, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the College.
Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, and work independently.
Supervisory experience.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google applications, Adobe Creative Suite, STATCREW software, website management tools (SIDEARM preferred).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Location

Oneonta, New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of experience in a collegiate sports information setting.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university in a related/relevant field (communications, sports management, public relations, etc.)

Salary/Compensations

$63,000 - $65,000

Benefits

Health benefits to domestic partners of employees
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures)
Tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents

About the Company

Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection.
All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.
An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.
Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains.

Equal Opportunity

Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.”
Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment.
Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee.
Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.
Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.