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Coordinator, Sports Information

Position Number: 5670543
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Coordinator, Sports Information

Salary: $48,564.00 - $65,565.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time - Limited Term
Job Number: 2024-05049
Closing: 10/1/2024
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Division: Retention & Completion

Description

Under the direction of the Athletic Director, the Coordinator, Sports Information is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of athletics media relations, brand awareness and marketing plans for the Milwaukee Area Technical College Athletics Department.

Work is performed with considerable independent judgment, creativity, and ingenuity to analyze and to resolve problems. Supervision received is general, consistent with established goals and college procedures.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Branding Oversight: Develops and maintains oversight of all communication efforts for Milwaukee Area Technical College College's 9 NJCAA Division II teams. Ensures consistency in branding and messaging across all athletic communications. Works with other departments to integrate athletic events and achievements into broader institutional messaging and marketing efforts.
Social Media and Website Content Creation and Maintenance: Produces content and maintains the Milwaukee Area Technical College Athletics Department athletic website, social media platforms, and other digital channels including content on game results, stories, statistics, student-athlete profiles, rosters, schedules, photo galleries, staff updates, archives and historical data.
Media Relations and Marketing: Develops and distributes sports programs, newsletters, and other printed materials. Creates marketing campaigns and promotional materials to increase attendance and fan engagement. Expands public awareness and special interest stories of the college's intercollegiate athletics program through media contacts, publications and social media. Establishes and maintains communication with the NJCAA, Region 4, and other SIDs internally and externally on a local, regional and national scale.
Game Day Operations Management: Oversees all aspects of pre-game, in-game and post-game communications including game previews, press releases, game stories, statistical coverage, PA announcing and web streaming. Oversight of all live-streaming operations for each home competition.
Statistical Analysis and Award Nomination: Compiles and maintains accurate statistics for teams and individual athletes. Provides statistical reports to coaches, media, and conference offices as required. Assists in the process of nominating athletes for regional and national awards.
Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive work relationships with administrators, staff, coaches, athletes, spectators, and press. Serves as liaison between student-athlete/coaches and the media.
Budget and Inventory Planning and Administration: Prepares and implements budgets to meet departmental, divisional, and institutional objectives. Monitors budget and inventory and cost projections of production jobs and revises inventory records to accommodate supply and demand.
Ethics and Confidentiality: Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness and accuracy in all actions. Addresses all student and employee behavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
Continuous Learning & Professional Development: Maintains up to date with federal and state regulatory updates, impact reports, industry trends, institutional reports, professional publications. Actively organizes and/or participates in applicable workgroups, trainings, workshops, seminars, committees and professional associations or conferences to promote continuous learning.

Other duties: Performs other related duties within the scope of the position as required for the efficient operation of the division and to support institutional objectives.

Qualifications

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business or related field; with three (3) years of experience with evidence of skills for social media and digital media platforms, which can include freelance writing, or other similar experience. Strong sports background/knowledge and equitable appreciation of all sports.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master's degree is preferred; Prefer five (5) or more years of relevant experience with a focus on social media, freelance writing, or other related experiences. Strong sports background/knowledge and equitable appreciation of all sports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficient writer with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience with social media including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Requires flexible hours to work most nights and weekends. Frequent travel to each campus is required.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to coaches, students, and staff.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, prioritize high-priority assignments and meet deadlines.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign and Photoshop
including the ability to utilize databases, and the Google Suite.
Ability to communicate effectively, persuasively and analytically both through written and oral means across all levels of employees, management and with students.
Ability to provide leadership and strong supervisory and management skills and experience.
Ability to build and develop teams.
Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
Ability to convey an image of professionalism and dedication in work related activities.
Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain effective work relationships with peers, students, teachers, staff, representatives of outside agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.

Competencies

Customer focus
Action oriented
Values differences
Self-development

Compassion
Cultivates innovation
Optimizes work processes
Ensures accountability

Collaborates
Interpersonal savvy
Communicates effectively
Instills trust

Supplemental Information

Start Date:
The position reports to the Athletic Director.

Hours/Location:
This is a full-time. 40 hours per week. This assignment is a limited term assignment funded through June 30, 2025. If a decrease in funding occurs the position may end.

Hourly Rate:
This is a exempt, salaried with a pay range of $48,564 - $65,565 . Salary is listed to the midpoint of the salary range and is based on the 2024/2025 rates and are determined by years of experience credit and internal salary equity.

Application Materials:
A resume is required. A cover letter is optional, but not required. Education will be formally verified prior to offer.

Interviews:
Selected qualified candidates will be contacted within a few weeks after position closes. Interview process to be determined.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/matc/jobs/4669757/coordinator-sports-information