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**Job Title** Athletic Assistant - Sports Information

**Posting Number** S00559

**Position Type** Part Time

**Hours/Schedule** Part-time. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

**Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

**Date Position Available** 08/01/2025

**Posted Salary** $6700 stipend. 12 graduate credit hours per year. University-owned housing and gold meal plan

**FLSA Status** Exempt

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

**If yes, please select:** Medical Insurance Only

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Sports Information Athletic Assistant will assist the Director/Sports Information with the coverage of the University 25 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Responsibilities include media relations, publications, statistics collection & reporting. Duties include, but are not limited to, serving as the media liaison for selected sports, writing game recaps and feature stories, keeping statistics for athletic events, and maintaining the athletics website, www.ucpioneers.com. He/she should have experience using social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter for communications and marketing purposes. The Sports Information Assistant will be required to work flexible hours, including weekends, nights and/or holidays. Position is 12 months. Athletic Assistants will work a max of 1,000 hours per year.

**Location** Utica, NY

Application Deadline

*Full consideration by*:

**Open Until Filled** No

Major Responsibilities

A. Maintains computerized statistics for varsity sports and oversees the exchange of statistical information between UC, conference headquarters (NCAA, Empire 8, ECAC) related sport websites, and opponents. Responsible for staffing select home games with appropriate statisticians.

B. Files championship declarations and score reporting forms for select sports. May act as a liaison to the Empire 8. Assists the Athletic Assistant Director/Sports Information with written reports, departmental planning, and conference projects.

C. Develops and maintains individual sport record books. Maintains the Utica athletics website which includes scores, team news, rosters, schedules, etc. Acts as a primary contact to all media, reporting box scores, and game stories, responds to media requests, suggests feature story ideas, and encourages on-site event coverage. Produce hometown highlight releases and features, which promote student-athlete accomplishments.

D. Contributes feature articles for alumni and development office publications, edit sports pages of these publications, and update editorial and photos for University admissions publications. Develop the University sports marketing identity and ensure consistent usage in conjunction with the public relations office. Writes and oversees production of media guides and game-day programs for varsity teams.

E. Assists the Athletic Assistant Director/Sports Information with the Universities annual Pioneer Hall of Fame/Senior Student-Athlete ceremony. Nominates student-athletes for University, community and national awards.

F. Will assist the Athletic Assistant Director/Sports Information with special projects and initiatives as assigned.

H. Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

I. Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

J. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record (as defined by University insurance carrier guidelines).

Travel

**Supervises** Work-study students

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Required.

Previous experience working in an athletic media relations office is preferred.

The candidate must possess excellent writing and communications skills.

Experience with StatCrew software and the Adobe Creative Suite are preferred.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

Strong organizational and communication skills required. Detail oriented and able to work well under pressure.

Applicant Documents Instructions

No additional instructions

**Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

3. HigherEdJobs.com

4. InsideHigherEd.com

5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

6. Ithaca Journal

7. Personal Referral

8. Utica University Website

9. Albany Times Union

10. Binghamton Press & Sun

11. careerbuilders.com

12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

14. Elmira Star Gazette

15. Utica University Online Employment Website

16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

18. Indeed.com

19. Current Utica University Employee

20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

22. Twitter

23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

28. Facebook

29. Job Fair

30. Search Firm

31. NCAA

32. PRISM Network

33. HBCU Connect

34. DiverseJobs

35. Other

36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Three Professional References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference #1