Director of Athletic Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations for Athletics, including writing news releases, student-athlete profiles, and hometown stories
• Manage the athletics website (AlmaScots.com) and all social media platforms in accordance with NCAA regulations
• Oversee the accurate and timely management of sports statistics and report results to the MIAA and NCAA
• Coordinate live statistics and live video streaming for home athletic events
• Oversee the production of game day programs, media guides, and athletics promotional videos
• Manage athletics branding, content strategy, and brand positioning
• Promote student-athletes for conference, regional, and national awards and honors
• Supervise sports information interns and student assistants
• Collaborate with the Office of Communications and Marketing on photography, branding, and marketing initiatives
• Assist with game management, event operations, and Athletics Hall of Fame events

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field
• Strong writing, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the athletic schedule
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, students, and staff across disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sports information, web content management, or live stats and video production
• Proficiency with sports statistics software
• Experience in publication development
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours per week
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

About the Company

Alma College is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We are a selective Baccalaureate College committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders through a supportive, small-college environment. Alma College competes at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.