Athletic Operations and Communications Coordinator

Hanover College•Hanover, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hanover College seeks a motivated emerging professional to serve as an Athletic Operations and Communications Intern through the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant. This two-year, full-time, 12-month position provides rotational experience and ownership of projects across three core pillars of DIII athletics administration—Athletic Communications, Internal Operations & Development, and Student-Athlete Welfare—preparing the recipient for entry-level administrative roles in Division III. The goal of this position is to increase opportunities in intercollegiate athletics, including but not limited to for first-generation students and veterans. The position reports within the Department of Athletics and will receive structured supervision and mentorship from veteran administrators. No coaching responsibilities are included. Some co-teaching responsibilities may be included. This is a NCAA grant-funded position not to exceed two (2) years and is benefits-eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Strong writing and digital communication skills
Proficiency with social media tools and basic analytics
Foundational budget/Excel skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Integrity
Initiative
Collaborative mindset
Discretion with confidential information
Commitment to the Division III student-first philosophy

Nice To Haves

Master’s in sport administration/management or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day sports information operations: writing, editing, and distributing press releases, game notes, feature stories, and multimedia content.
Manage assigned sport social media calendars; contribute to department-wide content planning and analytics.
Support live event coverage (statistical systems, basic photography coordination, highlight clips, and digital storytelling).
Update the athletics website for assigned sports, including rosters, biographies, schedules/results, and archive management.
Collaborate with external relations on campaigns that deepen engagement with alumni, parents, recruits, and the broader Panthers community.
Assist with purchase requisitions, expense processing, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly budget tracking for assigned sport programs.
Execute stewardship elements of the Panther Club (annual giving society), including athletics day of giving, corporate sponsorship fulfillment, and helping coordinate the annual golf outing.
Support special events (Hall of Fame Weekend, Homecoming, Athletics Day of Giving, etc.), donor stewardship touchpoints, and strategic initiatives prioritized by the VP/Director of Athletics.
Contribute to game-day operations as needed, visiting team/fan experience initiatives, and facility readiness to ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment.
Coordinate student-athlete leadership programming, mental health awareness campaigns, and education aligned with Hanover’s culture of belonging and well-being.
Support SAAC initiatives (civic engagement, community service, and campus partnerships).
Assist with implementation and monitoring of Athletics Camps and the Minors on Campus policy (training compliance, background checks coordination with HR, documentation, and record retention).
Partner with academic and student success offices to promote study hall, time management resources, and class/conflict resolution processes.