About This Role
This full-time, 12-month position involves enhancing the visibility of the college's athletic programs and fostering engagement within the college and the surrounding community. The role suits a dedicated individual who can manage all aspects of sports information and media relations for the Athletic Department, while also providing administrative support.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all Financial Aid and Human Resources processes and procedures for Federal Work Study
- Supervise federal work study students assigned to Athletics Administration and ensure all paperwork and time reporting is completed timely and accurately
- Ensure all records are filed daily and athletic records are up-to-date and current
- Maintain regular and timely attendance
- Perform other duties as needed
- Serve as the main point of contact for sports media inquiries, interviews, and press releases
- Update and maintain the athletic department website and social media platforms by ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information, schedules, results, and athletic profiles
- Coordinate media coverage for games, events, and announcements, liaising with local and regional media outlets
- Develop marketing and promotional materials for athletic events, including brochures, posters, flyers, and digital media
- Manage the broadcasting of home games and special athletic events, coordinating live streams, commentary, and post-game coverage
- Manage home game replay system for each specific sport
- Trace and report athletic statistics for all teams, ensuring timely submission to regional organizations
- Coordinate photo and video coverage of athletic events for archives, media use, and promotional purposes
- Provide overall administrative support with other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, sports management, marketing, communications or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or marketing role, preferable in an athletic or academic setting
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and familiarity with sports information software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, balance multiple projects, and work well under pressure
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds
- Familiarity with statistical tracking and reporting for collegiate athletics
- Willingness to support the Vision and Mission of the college
Benefits
- Earned vacation, personal time, and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Participation in the Kansas Public Retirement Systems
- Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Additional benefits available
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch
- Schedule (starting January 2025): Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch and workday on Friday (8 a.m.-noon)
- Summer Schedule (May 19th-August 1st): Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., hour lunch and Fridays off
- Physical requirements: Ability to work early, evening, and weekend hours
About the Company
Independence Community College (ICC) is located in rural southeast Kansas.
