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Overview:

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities:

Athletics Communications Coordinator assists in the daily operation, organization and oversight of the athletic department and recreational programs.

• Adhere to all NCAA , conference, and institutional guidelines, policies, and rules

• Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with students and visitors

• Maintain positive constructive working relationships with student-athletes, athletic department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community

• Supervise and coordinate Athletics Communications work study students at all home and away intercollegiate contests. (15%)

• Supervise and schedule the Athletics Communications Staff in all areas of game support, statistics gathering, reporting and storing, press release activity and all other related activities. Ensures statistics are accurately compiled and reported as required by Empire 8, NCAA , ECAC , UVC , media and opponents for all sports. (30%)

• Nurture relationships with all media outlets as to maximize the benefit to the University of all sports related activities by the Athletic Department. Prepares articles, writes and approves press releases and highlights to maximize exposure for the University. (10%)

• Contacts specific media personnel to develop feature stories on individual University athletes and teams. Approves all interviews and stories prior to submission. (10%)

• Update and maintain Fisher athletic website. Writes/approves all content. (10%)

• Plan and supervise the production of game day programs. Oversee the planning of recognition events including senior banquet, Hall of Fame, and other related events. (5%)

• Plans, develops, approves the production of sports recruiting publications, admissions athletic brochure and scheduling cards. Ensures photos are available for media submissions and publications. (10%)

• Schedules athletic contests (10%)

• Yearly NCAA rules test

• Performs duties as may be assigned by Athletic Director

Education / Experience:

Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English or Business Management. Master’s preferred. Minimum 2 years athletic administration in sports information area at the collegiate level desired.

Competencies / Skills:

· Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

· Demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with student-athletes

· Maintain positive constructive working relationship with student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University Community

· At all times promote the athletic program in a positive way

Supervision of Employees:

Coordinate duties and supervision of sports information work study students and staff.

Work Hours:

Must be able to work weekends, travel, drive rental vehicles and be away from home for extended periods of time. Extensive weekends and evenings required of the job.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 206, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).