Athletic Office and Media Manager

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Athletics and Institutional Branding, the Athletic Office and Media Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the athletic office by coordinating athletic events, overseeing the athletic website and social media accounts, and maintaining accurate department records and files.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the athletic office
• Excel at building relationships with staff, community members, partners, and potential sponsors as the front of house contact
• Ensure policy, procedure, and compliance items are up to date
• Coordinate athletic event logistics, including scheduling, travel for teams, facilities, and equipment
• Analyze goals / objectives to develop customized strategic plan for media management
• Assist in budget management and financial record keeping for the athletic and marketing department including managing all purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, etc.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date department records and files
• Oversee and ensure athletic website and social media accounts are up to date
• Ability to act as lesion with vendors, maintaining accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain accurate reports regarding academic progress and eligibility of all athletes
• Prepare reports as needed regarding athletic and marketing initiatives
• Act as a point of contact for athletic events
• Perform all administrative, supervisory, and management functions as assigned by supervisor

Rate of Pay : $19.76 per hour

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and assist with overall project management
• Good communication and people skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to executing quality work
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must have commitment to deadlines and be open to flexible working hours
• Have a sound knowledge of the evolving nature of social media
• Ability to work on-site, not remote

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is :

Frequently :

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly :
• Hearing
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and / or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Employee will need to be able to transport a tripod and lights to photo / video shoot locations as needed.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree required. Equivalent to two years of college, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience serving in an administrative capacity
• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and customer service driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Workday, and content creation platforms
• Showcase outstanding verbal and written communication with effective follow up
• Ability to take initiative and "make it happen"
• Knowledge of athletic department operations and NJCAA compliance regulations

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in Athletics Administration
• Experience with video and graphic design platforms

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.