Sports Information Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Curry College seeks a part‑time Sports Information Assistant in Milton, MA. The role involves game coverage, publication of materials, website maintenance, and oversight of roster data and statistics for up to 28 hours per week over 10 months.

Responsibilities include webcasting support, post‑game stories, social media management, and coordination with opponents’ staff. The incumbent will post scores, manage video and graphics, and assist with student employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in an intercollegiate athletic communications office.
• Availability for varying schedules including afternoons, evenings and weekends per game schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), BoxCast and/or HUDL Focus, Stat Crew, NCAA Live Stats and/or PrestoSports statistical software, and social media platforms; able to manage content updates for the athletics website.
• Service‑oriented and team‑focused.
• Independent, detail‑oriented, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while prioritizing multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Publicize the athletics program and serve as primary contact for selected sports.
• Assist webcasting through BoxCast and HUDL Focus; prepare game programs.
• Publish content to the athletics website and manage social media presence.
• Write and edit post‑game stories, news releases and features.
• Set up live stats and streaming video for selected sports; coordinate roster and statistics exchanges with opponents.
• Support student employees and assist with graphic design/video projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Team orientation

Detail oriented

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Content management

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience in intercollegiate athletic communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

BoxCast

HUDL Focus

PrestoSports

NCAA Live Stats

Stat Crew

Job description

Sports Information Assistant

The Sports Information Assistant role is a Part‑Time (up to 28 hours a week), Non‑Exempt position. It reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications.

Responsibilities include game coverage, production of printed materials, maintaining the athletics website, student‑athlete nomination submissions, graphic design, social media, video, and oversight of the exchange of roster files and statistical information. The SIA posts score information to NCAA and Curry Athletics Website and crafts post‑game stories with links to photos, statistics and player biographies.

Essential Functions

1. Publications / Marketing

• Assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications in all publicity and promotion of Curry’s athletic program, serving as the primary contact for selected sports.
• Assist in the department’s webcasting through BoxCast and HUDL Focus.
• Prepare programs for home games.
• Assist in publication of special programs such as Hall of Fame, Community Outreach and Alumni Games.
• File weekly conference reports, post‑game releases, and report post‑game results to media.
• Write and edit post‑game stories, news releases and feature stories.
• Publish content to the athletic department website regularly using the PrestoSports administrative system.
• Provide assistance for team photo days.
• Manage the department’s social media presence across multiple platforms.
• Assist in graphic design and/or video projects as assigned.

2. Game Administration

• Compile in‑contest statistics (as mandated by the conference and NCAA) and file regular reports.
• Exchange rosters, results and stats with opponents’ sports information personnel.
• Manage the press box for selected sports as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director.
• Set up and run live stats and streaming video for selected sports.
• Handle live stats setup, Stat Crew game file preparation, scoreboard scroll updates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Athletics or the Director of Athletics.

Additional Functions

• Maintain confidentiality, professional protocols and individual privacy.
• Assist with the supervision and education of student employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Job Requirements

Essential Characteristics

• Professional demeanor and respect for the institution.
• Excellent time management, organization, customer service and communication skills.
• High initiative and ability to complete tasks successfully.
• Analytical thinking and flexibility to adjust goals in a changing environment.
• Team orientation and collaboration with a focus on achieving priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of experience working in an intercollegiate athletic communications office.
• Availability for varying schedules including afternoons, evenings and weekends per game schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Stat Jack, BoxCast and/or HUDL Focus, Stat Crew, NCAA Live Stats and/or PrestoSports statistical software, and social media platforms; able to manage content updates for the athletics website.
• Service‑oriented and team‑focused.
• Independent, detail‑oriented, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while prioritizing multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary

$21.00 to $23.00 hourly. The position is part‑time, 28 hours per week for 10 months.

Additional Information

Curry College is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The College honors its employees’ experiences, perspectives and identities and strives to create inclusive, equitable, and welcoming work and learning environments.

At the College’s discretion, education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre‑employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity the College administers, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations.

Non‑Discrimination Policy: https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf

Sexual Misconduct Policy: https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf

For Title IX concerns, contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, or the Office of Civil Rights.

To Apply

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