Job Information
Rochester Institute of Technology Coordinator of Athletics Communications in Rochester, New York
8920BR
Position Title:
Coordinator of Athletics Communications
Organization:
University Communications
Job Responsibilities:
The coordinator will have the following duties:
Assist the Director and Associate Director in the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Communications department.
Produce consistent fresh and innovative content across RIT's Athletic social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Serve as the primary contact for multiple sports as assigned.
Help maintain www.ritathletics.com on a daily basis, including rosters, schedules and archival information.
Generate ideas and produce feature stories as assigned to promote the RIT student-athlete experience to the campus community, as well as on the local, regional and national levels.
Provide appropriate game day coverage for all contests, home and away.
FLSA Category:
Non-exempt
Requisition Number:
8920BR
College/Division:
Marketing and Communications
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Video samples (provide links to websites or YouTube), Writing Samples
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Additional Details:
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Minimum Education Level:
Bachelors or Equivalent Experience
How To Apply:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :
116H
Required Qualifications:
Candidates will receive consideration based on the following:
A bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent experience.
Previous experience working in either an Athletic Communications/Sports Information office or in a multimedia field.
Experience driving effective social media strategies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with desktop publishing programs, including Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
Experience with the latest industry standard scorekeeping software platforms, including NCAA Live Stats and Statcrew.
What do we believe at RIT?:
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/sites/rit.edu.fa.humanresources/files/docs/Benefits_at_a_Glance.pdf) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Work Location:
Hybrid — Remote/On-campus
Job Summary:
Rochester Institute of Technology, located in Rochester, N.Y., is seeking applicants for the position of Coordinator of Athletics Communication. The RIT Office of Athletic Communications is responsible for coordinating the publicity and promotion of the department's 24 intercollegiate athletic teams, including two Division I (men's and women's ice hockey) and 22 Division III programs, as well as over 650 student-athletes, coaches and administrators.
The Athletic Communications office maintains www.ritathletics.com , tracks all statistical data and records, coordinates game day coverage for home and road contests, and manages social media for the department.
The coordinator will be expected to work 25-50 hours per week over a nine month period , depending on athletic contest coverage, while providing a strong social media presence for the department throughout the academic year.
Please note: Travel with specific teams is also projected as assigned.
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
18
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
30
