Sports Information Assistant

University of Maryland Eastern Shore • William P. Hytche Athletic Center, MD

5d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is seeking a full-time, twelve-month, exempt contractual Sports Information Assistant. This position offers limited benefits and a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Sports Information Assistant will report to the Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of professional secretarial, clerical, or administrative experience.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must be able to work all home athletic events.
• Demonstrated flexibility and professionalism with a high standard of personal conduct and integrity.
• Willingness to learn basic graphic design applications and statistical software.
• Ability to learn statistical software for assigned sports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of general office procedures, practices, and administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of professional business etiquette, including phone, email, and in-person communication protocols.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
• Skill in written and verbal communication to prepare reports, correspondence, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skill in scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all NCAA and conference nominations for assigned sports.
• Serve as media liaison for assigned sports.
• Keep adequate and accurate records for all sports as assigned.
• Compile and maintain all roster information and records as assigned.
• Nominate student-athletes for all national and regional awards.
• Provide all event media and marketing needs for assigned sports.
• Support the Associate Director for External Affairs or designated supervisor in other related areas as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level