Description: The Assistant Director of Sport Communications and Marketing will be an integral member of the MWC administrative staff, working closely with the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director. The Assistant Director will share responsibility for executing the Midwest Conference’s sport communication program, administering the league’s award programs and assisting with the development and implementation of strategic championship and tournament branding strategies.

Summary:

• Assistant Director for Communications & Marketing
• Entry-level position with opportunity for professional growth working for a well-established DIII Conference
• Excellent benefits package available
• Hybrid work environment - opportunity for telecommunication with some in-person work required
• Position requires night and weekend work, as dictated by timely execution of job responsibilities

*Commuting distance to Grinnell (residency in Iowa); unless they are a current resident of Wisconsin within commuting distance of OshKosh.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of MWC sport communications across multiple digital platforms - including the conference website and various social media outlets; (20%)
• Administration and publication of pre-season polls, weekly news releases, and post-season previews and coverage; (20%)
• Development and implementation of strategic championship and tournament branding strategies; (20%)
• Production of special features promoting MWC student-athlete, coach and administrator achievements. (5%)
• Management of the MWC award programs - including, but not limited to: (20%)
  • “Performer of the Week” program and related publicity;
  • All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, and Athlete of the Year programs; and,
  • Conference nominations for NCAA and DIIICA Awards.
• Maintenance of league record books and statistical archives. (5%)
• Perform other professional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Executive Director. (10%)

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Must have a strong interest in intercollegiate athletics and administration, and familiarity with the NCAA and the Division III philosophy. A minimum of two years experience in collegiate sports communications working in a campus or conference athletic department is required.

The individual will possess strong writing, editing, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage multiple responsibilities under pressure, with tight deadlines and minimal direct supervision is essential for success.

Proficiency with the following is required:

• Athletic website content management software (preferably, SideArm and/or Presto);
• Statistical software (NCAA LiveStats, Presto Stats, StatCrew, etc.);
• Google Workspace;
• Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign), Canva and Zoom; and,
• Social media platforms including, but not limited to: Instagram, X, YouTube.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Eligibility for this position is limited to recent graduates of institutions of higher education. (Graduation must be within 24 months of the start date of the position.)

Term:

2-year, full-time, 11-month non-exempt entry-level position, starting August 1 and concluding June 30, 2028. Evening and weekend work with occasional travel is required.

Employment and Compensation:

$30,000 salary, plus benefits. $3,000/year professional development stipend for use on approved programming.

This position is funded through the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant and therefore there is a required orientation August 2-4, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Application Procedures:

Midwest Conference staff are employed through member institution Grinnell College. As such, all materials should be submitted through the Grinnell College applicant portal at: https://jobs.grinnell.edu

About Midwest Conference

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges. Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

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