Assistant Director, Strategic Athletic Communications - 199367

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).

• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).

• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).

• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).

• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).

• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).

• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University's Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

The Assistant Director, Strategic Athletic Communications is responsible for serving as the liaison between the Athletics Department and the Northeast 10 (NE 10) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), oversees media relations, and communications for all Setters sports. This position will be instrumental in helping develop and implement an annual marketing and communications strategy for each team and the department in order to enhance the brand and tell the stories of Pace Athletics.

This position will oversee the Marketing and Creative Media Manager to develop and implement a comprehensive digital marketing and creative services plan that will increase awareness, drive attendance and revenue, and promote the brand of Pace Athletics and Pace University, with special emphasis on creative video and live stream broadcasting.

Additionally, this position will oversee the Athletic Communications Assistant with the primary objectives including producing content to promote student-athletes and coaches, coordinating game day operations including directing game crew, compiling game statistics in conjunction with live stats and livestreaming, and budget management.

Position Duties

• Serve as the primary media contact for all sports teams (currently 14 NCAA, E-Sports & 2 spirit squad).

• Oversee and perform/assign game-day operations related to media, press box, scorer's table, game statistics, game programs, and pre/postgame press conferences.

• Oversee maintenance of the athletics website (paceuathletics.com), including but not limited to posting/updating schedules, rosters, student-athlete and staff bios, and maintaining updated record books.

• Produce regular press releases (season and event previews, recaps, and other news).

• Nominate student-athletes and coaches for NE 10/NCAA/Coaches Associations awards.

• Manage requests from outside media sources for interviews, statements, and credential distribution.

• Work collaboratively with the University's Public Relations department when required on athletic-related news stories and events.

• Assists with content production and event operations of special departmental programs such as the senior awards, golf outing(s) and hall of fame.

• Managing, scheduling, maintenance, and upkeep of media equipment.

• Adherence to institutional, NE 10 and NCAA rules and regulations supporting the vision of the Pace Athletics Department.

• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Supervision

Supervise two full-time staff as well as student workers/interns, part-time staff and independent game day contractors within annual operating budget. Undergraduate and Graduate interns, part-time as well as student staff, and designated game day contractors.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.

• At least two years experience in media relations/sport information with supervisor experience preferred.

• Experience with Microsoft Office.

• Experience preferred with media relations and game day operations for football, Sidearm Sports website content management, video production such Production Truck/Blue Frame, various stat inputting platforms including stat crew, Prestosports and NCAA Live stats.

Work Hours

FT hours vary based on student-athlete support needs and event schedules; weekends, evenings, and some holiday periods required.

Must be flexible with regular working schedule. Intercollegiate competitions can occur daily, including weekends, holidays and at different times of the day and evening. Some days may have multiple competitions on/off campus and at different times of the day or evening. Conference travel is mostly to Northeast 10 Conference members (NY, CT, MA, VT, NH). Other non-conference travel required to NJ, PA, RI, ME, VA, FL, CA, OH, IL, IA, NC, SC, WV, DE, MD, GA, FL just to name a few. Must have driver's license and must be CPR/AED certified or have the ability to obtain certification. Working knowledge and use of computer hardware and software specifically required for NCAA Division 2 sports and for posting stories on various social media sites.