UMD Athletic Communications

EXPIRED

About the Job

Starting salary is $22.52/hour
Length of Appointment: 8/12/2024 - 05/19/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

About the Job

Starting salary is $22.52/hour
Length of Appointment: 8/12/2024 - 05/19/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional assistance with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office
• Serve as primary contact and handle all sports information duties for select sports, including assistance with volleyball, football, men's and women's basketball, softball and hockey
• This position includes fostering and maintaining relationships with local, regional and select national media (both print and electronic)
• Production of game notes for volleyball, softball, and other select sports
• Editing and writing of press releases, game notes, features and post-event stories
• Managing press box personnel and compilation of statistics at select home events
• Contributions to the athletic department website (umdbulldogs.com) and social media platforms (Twitter, lnstagram, YouTube, etc.)
• The preparations and editing of video content, nomination of student-athletes for various awards and honors and the maintenance of photo archives

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a regionally accredited university within the past two years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate both written and verbally
• Knowledge of sports statistics
• Experience in working with diverse populations

About the Department

UMD's campus consists of more than 50 buildings on 244 acres overlooking Lake Superior, all built since 1948. Most UMD buildings are connected by concourses or hallways, providing easy access for students with disabilities and convenience for all students year round.

UMD perfectly blends the benefits of a great location, a personalized learning experience, and meaningful research on a medium-sized campus that is part of the University of Minnesota System.

Bulldog Athletics offers a balanced and competitive athletic program. The Bulldogs compete in seven men's and nine women's varsity sports as members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (men) and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (women). Nationally, UMD belongs to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes at the Division II level except for Division I men's and women's hockey.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).