Sports Information Assistant

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

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for a full-time, twelve months, exempt contractual position with limited benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Sports Information Assistant will report to the Associate Athletics Director of External Affairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• One (1) year working experience in collegiate or high school athletics.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of professional secretarial, clerical, or administrative experience.
• Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• 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 work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts.

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

• Five (5) days of accrued annual Leave
• Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• 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
• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees.
• Supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations

What This Job Offers

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