Empire 8 Associate Commissioner Job Opening
Associate Commissioner
Description:
Empire 8 Athletic Conference invites candidates to apply for the full-time position of Associate Commissioner. Empire 8 seeks a dynamic leader with a commitment to Division III athletics and the values of higher education. Desired start date is July 1, 2012.
Empire 8 is comprised of Alfred University (NY), Elmira College (NY), Hartwick College (NY), Houghton College (NY), Ithaca College (NY), Nazareth College (NY), St. John Fisher College (NY), Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ), and Utica College (NY). Empire 8 sponsors 23 sports and includes eight affiliate members.
The successful candidate will handle the E8’s public relations/social media/marketing programs; sports information duties; assist with Empire8.tv webstreaming; oversee the conference’s nationally renowned Conduct Foul Program internally; serve as Director of E8 Sport Committees; be the lead administrator for E8 SAAC; serve as Director of the annual Empire 8 Student-Athlete Summit; manage the conference awards program; oversee the administration of assigned conference championships; serve as the NCAA Division III Identity Initiative liaison; oversee the development and implementation of conference scheduling; oversee the conference NCAA grant program; handle various budget and supervisory duties; and assist the commissioner for all conference meetings.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have 3-5 years of collegiate athletics experience. A bachelor’s degree is required and advanced degree is preferred. Must have strong communications, and organizational skills; knowledge of web site maintenance/development and mastery of statistical software is required. The Empire 8 is located in Rochester, NY and successful candidate will relocate as applicable. This position is being funded in part by an NCAA Division III Strategic Alliance Matching Grant which provides funding for Division III institutions and conference offices to enhance gender and ethnic diversity through full-time professional positions in athletics administration.
Salary:
Empire 8 offers a competitive salary and full benefits package.
Application:
To apply submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: Chuck Mitrano, Empire 8 Commissioner at cmitrano@empire8.com . Application deadline is May 4, 2012.