This is a 12-month full-time appointment, reporting directly to the Director of Athletics and Department Head of DAPER. This position serves on the Senior Leadership Team of DAPER and therefore is expected to be involved in strategic planning, DAPER and campus-wide committees, decision making relative to the department and represent the department at various functions. This position directly supervises a staff of three full-time employees, as well as hires and trains interns and contracted services staff in supporting a broad-based program that fields 29 NCAA Division III varsity teams and four Division I rowing teams. General responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the overall supervision, organization and management of the DAPER Athletics Communications Office, public relations functions of the varsity athletics programs, in addition to supporting the development, coordination and implementation of effective communication strategies and initiatives that create recognition of the achievements, programs, teams and participants across the spectrum of DAPER programming. Additional responsibilities include maintenance of records, statistics and archived materials for the department, as well as the creation and promotion of content on current and emerging social media platforms. This individual will also be responsible for fostering collaboration across the department to create promotional and marketing strategies to support DAPER initiatives. Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, conference and institutional rules and policies are critical. Additional responsibilities in department and/or campus wide administration as assigned.
A Bachelors Degree is required; a Masters Degree is preferred. In addition, 3-5 years athletic promotions/sports information /communications and/or promotions experience or other related field at the college or university level is preferred. Excellent administrative, organizational, written, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential. Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve is essential. Working knowledge of statistical programs, current design and desktop publishing software, and website maintenance are also essential. This position requires weekend and evening hours and occasional travel. Application review will begin after deadline. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background check.
MIT is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture to best support our student-athletes. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.