Job Abstract

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition or medical leave, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont, CA

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Job Details and Requirement:

CMS ATHLETICS
 

The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men’s, 11 women’s) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.

BASIC FUNCTION

The Manager of Athletic Communications will strategically promote CMS Athletics teams, student-athletes, and coaches in a balanced manner to the local and national media, fans, parents, alumni, recruits, and the community by creating and directing athletic department video content, including live streaming, videography, social media content, and special projects, while training and managing a staff of student workers.

The successful candidate will be creative, organized, detail-oriented, innovative, and have experience working under pressure, while balancing multiple projects and deadlines. Candidates should have excellent writing, public relations, marketing, and games management skills (statistics, etc.), and a background in supervising a small team.

APPROXIMATE SALARY RANGE: $ 64,000-66,000

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletic Communications, the Athletic Communications Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Set up, produce, and direct live game multi-camera video broadcasts for internet streaming.
• Produce original video content for the athletic department, including features, promotions, releases on student-athletes, awards, and other special projects (i.e., Hall of Fame Video, Board of Trustee presentations, etc.).
• Oversee the videography of athletic events and practices.
• Manage the filing and archiving of video content.
• Recruit, hire, and train of student personnel for broadcasting, production, camera operator, and videography roles. Provide oversight, including quality control, accountability, and payroll functions such as time and attendance.
• Serve as official statistician, track statistics, and report statistics to the conference and media for CMS events, and SCIAC and NCAA Championships that are hosted by CMS.
• Interface with Public Affairs, Alumni, Academic Services, and Advancement Offices at Claremont McKenna College, and the equivalent offices at Harvey Mudd College and Scripps College, to promote CMS teams, student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Interact daily with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to actively promote CMS.
• Work in partnership with CMS departments, including Compliance, Equipment, etc. to ensure adherence to NCAA rules and CMS’ brand (logos, marketing materials, etc.).
• Handle the movement of cameras, tripods and/or broadcasting equipment as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Communications. 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred. Preferred degrees: communication, sports management or administration, public relations, or marketing.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3 years of collegiate athletic communications experience is required. 

LICENSES: A valid driver’s license is preferred.
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to carry equipment up to 50 pounds, and work outside for long hours.  

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: The individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Deploy professional skills in sound public relations, marketing, administrative and organizational skills, in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the Colleges’ strategic interests.
• Must understand and communicate the mission and history of the Colleges liberal arts environment.
• Demonstrate effective, accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, and leadership skills to supervise, facilitate, motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of employees, coaches, student athletes, and other college and community personnel.
• Operate computers with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint) and associated professional software (such as stats software, streaming software, video editing software, Adobe Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
• Demonstrate understanding of the use of technology/devices/equipment (such as social media platforms, cameras, video cameras and wireless devices) in assessing and improving department systems and processes to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and heavy workloads under pressure and within deadline, while delivering high-quality work
• Ability to take and follow directions.
• Ability to receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Ability to work within and outside of our community with excellent customer service skills and displaying a positive attitude.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Student workers.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours per week, on a variable schedule based upon the time of year and needs of the College and Athletic Department. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required; must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Travel is occasionally required to attend away team athletic events. This is a 12-month position.

IS THIS POSITION:

On-Site            Yes

Remote             No

OTHER
 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Harassment Prevention:          Yes

Mandatory Reporter:              No

Responsible Employee:          Yes

Clery Training:                       No

FERPA:                                  No

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test.  Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing the risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT:  Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work.  There is no agreement expressed or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490. All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual’s disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.