Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society’s most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we’re building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today’s students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon. Learn about the College's new strategic plan, Imagine Roanoke: A Strategic Plan for Roanoke College and the 21st Century Learner.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

The Position

Assist in the positive promotion of Roanoke College Athletics. Direct sports information/promotion responsibility for multiple NCAA Division III teams. This is a 12 month position/1.0 FTE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Athletic Communications in the maintenance of the following:

o Athletic website

o Athletic social media plan

o Statistical records

• Serve as the technical director for select video streaming efforts

o Attend home athletic events for which we stream live

o Coordinate camera and play-by-play commentary

o Troubleshoot video streaming operation

• Help recruit, train and oversee student staff and other game day workers
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics Communications

Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge and/or experience in NCAA division III athletics, particularly in the area of sports information, web page management, and video production.
• Proficient in desktop publishing and web content editing, including MS Office Applications, Presto and NCAA Live Stats statistical software, and Adobe Premier software (InDesign and Photoshop)
• Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with young adults while maintaining a high energy, professional attitude.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with an ability to get along well with diverse personalities while being tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Must be able to work evening and weekend hours
• Strong work ethic and ability to be a team player