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Posted: 19-May-23
Location: Billings, Montana
Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000
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Internal Number: 6C9743
Working TitleAssistant Athletic Director of Communications
Brief Position Overview
The Assistant Athletic Director of Communications in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Communications. In conjunction with the goals and vision of the University, the Assistant Athletic Director of Communications helps develop and assists with an athletic communications program which successfully promotes MSU Billings student-athletes, coaches and the athletics department in all appropriate venues and increases public participation in local, state and national recognition of Yellowjacket Athletics. In addition, the person in this position assists with the setup and management of each home athletic event, as assigned.
Position Number6C9743
DepartmentAthletics Media Relations
DivisionAthletics
Appointment TypeProfessional
Contract TermFiscal Year
FLSAExempt
Union AffiliationExempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE1.0
Benefits EligibleYes
CompensationAnnual
Salary$40,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract TypeLOA
Recruitment TypeOpen
Position Details
General Statement Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Work-life balance
- Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and General Election Day
- Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
- Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
- Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees statistical reporting for assigned sports to meet NCAA and Great Northwest Athletic Conference requirements.
- Oversees organization and coordination of press box and media area activities for assigned sports.
- Assists with sports media relation strategies and manages/directs communication/operations staff and graduate/student assistants.
- Updates www.msubsports.com website with timely and accurate information, including game accounts, features, announcements and news.
- Assists with oversight of the athletics work study program and helps ensure all home athletic events are staffed adequately.
- Assists with game/event direction at all home athletic events.
- Assists with management of on-site logistics for athletic events, such as setting up the gym/field for game day, and coordinating all needs with officials, coaches, teams, workers, sponsors, etc.
- Develops public service and in-game announcements for promotions.
- Assists with the promotion of ticket sales and special events.
- Assists in the planning process of all major sporting events hosted by MSUB.
- Examples include NCAA West Region Championships events, GNAC
- Championships events, and the D2CCA Tip Off basketball tournament.
- Supports the Associate Athletic Director for Operations and Communications in implementing marketing strategies.
- Engages the university community by participating in campus activities to build relationships to impact the athletic program in a positive manner.
- Assists in the planning and execution of luncheons, banquets, award ceremonies, media days, press conferences, etc.
- Assists with the Yellowjacket Hall of Fame & Distinction, collecting nominations and completing research on nominees.
- Assists in the planning and execution of The Buzzies, MSUB’s annual awards ceremony program.
- Works in conjunction with the Associate Athletic Director for Operations and
- Communications to manage budgets and allocate resources in an effective manner.
- Assists with MSUB’s social networking presence including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and develops content and ideas surrounding strategic social media campaigns.
- Assists in graphic design efforts specifically related to MSUB’s social media presence.
- Assists in promoting MSU Billings student-athletes, coaches, and sports through a variety of media, advertising, promotional, public relations and marketing strategies.
- Assists the Associate Athletic Director for Marketing and Development with marketing and promotional graphics, and season ticket holder logistics at athletic events.
- Writes and disseminates news and feature articles on MSU Billings athletic programs, events, student-athletes and coaches.
- Promotes positive media relations with local, state and national news organizations and coordinates coach and student-athlete appearances with media.
- Assists with preparation of athletic publications, including posters, brochures, game programs, advertisements, media guides, and newsletters.
- Compiles statistical and historical information on individual athletes and teams.
- Prepares information and reports for the NCAA and GNAC. Updates record books and player biographies for assigned sports promptly upon completion of each season.
- Assists in the maintenance of a system of files and record keeping of statistics, sports news, clippings, photos, and Athletic Department historical and biographical libraries.
- Assists with the oversight of the athletics reader board and utilizes other means of campus advertising in conjunction with University Relations.
- Assists with external calendars of athletic events and maintains internal calendar to meet deadlines for media guides and other publications.
- Assists in gameday broadcasts on the Yellowjacket Sports Network as a play-by-play or color commentator. *Supports the Assistant Athletic Director for External
- Relations in efforts to raise funds and monetary support for MSU Billings Athletics.
- Travels with MSU Billings athletic teams, when appropriate, and handles related media relations on the road.
- Nominates student-athletes for academic and athletic honors, scholarships and awards in conjunction with coaches and staff.
- Assists with coordination of special projects as designated by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, advertising, or closely related field. Experience Required:
- Up to 2 years minimum of experience in the athletics communications field.
- Competent with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Stat Crew knowledge and experience in volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and soccer.
- Master’s degree in related field. Experience Preferred:
- Experience in sports marketing.
- Experience in sports information, communications, marketing and/or public relations.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Light Room, etc.).
- Experience in NCAA Live Stats programs for volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and soccer.
- Experience conducting on-camera interviews both as a third-party and as an on-camera host.
This position has supervisory duties?No
Posting Detail Information
Announcement NumberS00813P
Number of Vacancies 1.0
Close Date05/29/2023
Open until filledYes
Quick Link for Internal Postingshttps://employment.msubillings.edu/postings/6407
Diversity Statement Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1.Resume (or CV) 2.Cover Letter 3.List of References (3 or more)
