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Athletic Operations and Communications Coordinator

Hanover College

Job Location:

Hanover, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Athletic Operations and Communications Coordinator Administration

Position Summary

Hanover College seeks a motivated emerging professional to serve as an Athletic Operations and Communications Intern through the NCAA Division III Pathway to Excellence Grant. This two-year full-time 12-month position provides rotational experience and ownership of projects across three core pillars of DIII athletics administrationAthletic Communications Internal Operations & Development and Student-Athlete Welfarepreparing the recipient for entry-level administrative roles in Division III. The goal of this position is to increase opportunities in intercollegiate athletics including but not limited to for first-generation students and veterans. The position reports within the Department of Athletics and will receive structured supervision and mentorship from veteran administrators. No coaching responsibilities are included. Some co-teaching responsibilities may be included.

This is a NCAA grant-funded position not to exceed two (2) years and is benefits-eligible.

Primary Responsibilities

1) Athletic Communications (35%)

Assist with day-to-day sports information operations: writing editing and distributing press releases game notes feature stories and multimedia content.

Manage assigned sport social media calendars; contribute to department-wide content planning and analytics.

Support live event coverage (statistical systems basic photography coordination highlight clips and digital storytelling).

Update the athletics website for assigned sports including rosters biographies schedules/results and archive management.

Collaborate with external relations on campaigns that deepen engagement with alumni parents recruits and the broader Panthers community.

2) Athletic Operations & Development (35%)

Business Officer Support: assist with purchase requisitions expense processing reconciliations and monthly/quarterly budget tracking for assigned sport programs.

Panther Club: execute stewardship elements of this annual giving society including athletics day of giving corporate sponsorship fulfillment and helping coordinate the annual golf outing.

Special Projects: Support special events (Hall of Fame Weekend Homecoming Athletics Day of Giving etc.) donor stewardship touchpoints and strategic initiatives prioritized by the VP/Director of Athletics.

Event & Facility Operations: contribute to game-day operations as needed visiting team/fan experience initiatives and facility readiness to ensure a safe efficient and welcoming environment.

3) Student-Athlete Welfare & Initiatives (30%)

Coordinate student-athlete leadership programming mental health awareness campaigns and education aligned with Hanovers culture of belonging and well-being.

Support SAAC initiatives (civic engagement community service and campus partnerships).

Assist with implementation and monitoring of Athletics Camps and the Minors on Campus policy (training compliance background checks coordination with HR documentation and record retention).

Partner with academic and student success offices to promote study hall time management resources and class/conflict resolution processes.

Mentorship & Professional Development

Weekly 1:1 supervision with the VP/Director of Athletics; inclusion in senior staff meetings to gain exposure to strategic planning budget management and sport oversight.

Assigned mentor(s) separate from the supervisor including senior campus/athletics leaders for broader perspective and career development.

Professional development plan aligned to NCAA grant expectations including Emerging Leaders Seminar (Year 1) and NCAA Convention (Year 2) plus regional programming as available.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required; Masters in sport administration/management or related field preferred.

Skills: Strong writing and digital communication; proficiency with social media tools and basic analytics; foundational budget/Excel skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Attributes: Integrity initiative collaborative mindset discretion with confidential information and commitment to the Division III student-first philosophy.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter resume and three professional your cover letter describe how the position aligns with your career goals in Division III athletics and your interest in communications operations/development and student-athlete welfare.

Required Experience:

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