Position Title:

Athletic Communication Assistant

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$15.91

Job Summary:

The Athletics Department at Marist University invites applications for a part-time, 12-month position as an Athletic Communication Assistant. This position works under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, External, for coverage of Marist Athletics through writing, social media, stat keeping, website maintenance, and archive work. Is directly responsible for coverage of assigned sports. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and administrative staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Valid driver's license with no serious convictions

Essential Functions:

Produces graphic design content for GoRedFoxes.com and social media platforms.

Responsible for staffing home events for assigned sports, including production of game programs, overseeing statistical staff, social media, and performing public address announcing (if necessary).    

Maintains accurate records for GoRedFoxes.com (including rosters, schedules, and statistics).

Maintains historical database for assigned sports.

Files statistical reports with conference & national offices.

Works with coworkers and administrative staff on collaborative projects.

Works with student staff on office projects and at live events.

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position is not eligible for University sponsored benefits.

About the Department/School:

A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the MAAC all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in MAAC Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about 

Type of Position:

Part-time

Classification:

Administrative (Hourly)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Evenings and Weekends

Hours per Week:

29

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.