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Title: Athletic Communications & Office Assistant
Description: The Athletic Communications & Office Assistant will perform a variety of necessary duties in athletic communications that support the promotion of our student-athletes, the department, and Hartwick College. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics and the department Office Manager to assist with administrative tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations (head of athletic communications) including but not limited to the following areas:
- Serve as statistician for home athletic events (as assigned)
- Also serve as public address announcer and help manage broadcasts (as assigned)
- Write and prepare releases, game programs, feature stories, game recaps pertaining to Hartwick Athletics for dispersal to media outlets
- Help maintain athletic website (rosters, schedules, stats, releases, game recaps)
- Create promotional graphics and video content
- Maintain athletic files, historical data files and records
- Maintain athletics social media sites
- Posting game schedules to various campus outlets
- Work closely with the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations and the department Office Manager to help with supporting the summer sports camps, including customer service, registration, and any additional help that is needed.
- Work closely with the Department Office Manager on the annual athletic awards program.
- Work closely with the Department Office Manager on oversight of all athletic rosters.
- Support department special events as needed (i.e. post-season, fundraisers).
- Assist with hiring, training, and supervising office work-study students.
- Work with Associate AD/SWA on compliance work as needed.
- Other relevant job-related duties as assigned.
- Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
- Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.
- As a college employee, this person is expected to always comport oneself in a professional manner, both on and off campus. No inappropriate relationships with students.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (communications, sports management, public relations, etc.). Experience in a sports information office with a minimum of one year of collegiate sports information experience is preferred.
- Excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written) and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, work independently, and function as a team member
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word), and Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, and Drive) is required
- Experience with Presto Sports stat platforms and NLS/Genius preferred
- Background in website maintenance
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and In-Design
- Supervisor experience is preferred
Wage Range: $21.42 - $23.07
Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.
An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.
Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.
Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.
All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:
- A cover letter;
- A resume; and
- The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Date: November 3, 2026
Title: Athletic Communications & Office Assistant
Description: The Athletic Communications & Office Assistant will perform a variety of necessary duties in athletic communications that support the promotion of our student-athletes, the department, and Hartwick College. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics and the department Office Manager to assist with administrative tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations (head of athletic communications) including but not limited to the following areas:
- Serve as statistician for home athletic events (as assigned)
- Also serve as public address announcer and help manage broadcasts (as assigned)
- Write and prepare releases, game programs, feature stories, game recaps pertaining to Hartwick Athletics for dispersal to media outlets
- Help maintain athletic website (rosters, schedules, stats, releases, game recaps)
- Create promotional graphics and video content
- Maintain athletic files, historical data files and records
- Maintain athletics social media sites
- Posting game schedules to various campus outlets
- Work closely with the Assistant Athletic Director for External Relations and the department Office Manager to help with supporting the summer sports camps, including customer service, registration, and any additional help that is needed.
- Work closely with the Department Office Manager on the annual athletic awards program.
- Work closely with the Department Office Manager on oversight of all athletic rosters.
- Support department special events as needed (i.e. post-season, fundraisers).
- Assist with hiring, training, and supervising office work-study students.
- Work with Associate AD/SWA on compliance work as needed.
- Other relevant job-related duties as assigned.
- Comply with all Federal, State, local, NCAA, Empire 8 Conference, College Department, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
- Participate in significant campus activities including Welcome Weekend, True Blue Weekend, and Commencement Weekend.
- As a college employee, this person is expected to always comport oneself in a professional manner, both on and off campus. No inappropriate relationships with students.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (communications, sports management, public relations, etc.). Experience in a sports information office with a minimum of one year of collegiate sports information experience is preferred.
- Excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written) and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, work independently, and function as a team member
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word), and Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, and Drive) is required
- Experience with Presto Sports stat platforms and NLS/Genius preferred
- Background in website maintenance
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop and In-Design
- Supervisor experience is preferred
Wage Range: $21.42 - $23.07
Hartwick operates as a community of learners where there is a very real sense of belonging and connection. By joining Hartwick, you become part of a group of people who work together, share in our successes, and celebrate our accomplishments. All positions at Hartwick contribute to the education and development of students with the opportunity to see the impact on future leaders—what you do at Hartwick really matters.
An independent, residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately 1,100 full-time undergraduates, The College features a general education curriculum designed to give every student a flexible, individualized learning experience that integrates coursework, co-curricular activities, and work experience to cultivate their distinctive strengths and prepare them for the future.
Our beautiful 425-acre campus is located in the scenic Susquehanna River valley in Oneonta, New York—a charming town near the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, flexible scheduling, opportunities to engage in athletic and cultural events (concerts, exhibits, and lectures) and tuition benefits for eligible employees and their dependents.
Hartwick College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to broadening “the understanding, awareness, and appreciation of diversity among all members of the Hartwick community.” Women, minorities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Hartwick College is committed to providing a safe and secure educational and employment environment. Employment at Hartwick College is therefore contingent upon a successful background check on every new employee. Candidates to whom an offer of employment is made will be required to sign a Release of Information Form authorizing the College to conduct a thorough background check.
Hartwick College is committed to a diverse candidate pool, values an inclusive workforce and workplace environment, and wishes to minimize or eliminate the impact of implicit bias during the search and hiring process.
All applicants are asked to submit the following materials with their online applications:
- A cover letter;
- A resume; and
- The names and contact information for three references, with annotation regarding how the reference is related to you and your work (at least one of your references must be from a current and/or previous supervisor).
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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Which companies sponsor visas for communications assistants in New York?
In New York, communications assistant sponsorship is most common at large corporations with dedicated communications departments, major media companies, international financial institutions headquartered in Manhattan, and global public relations firms. Organizations such as large banks, broadcast networks, and multinational consumer brands regularly file for H-1B visa workers in communications-related roles. Smaller agencies sponsor less frequently but do participate, particularly for candidates with specialized language or digital skills.
Which visa types realistically fit communications assistant roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common path, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a directly related field, qualifying it as a specialty occupation. The O-1A is an option for candidates with demonstrated extraordinary achievement in communications. F-1 students can work via OPT while seeking permanent sponsorship. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards are available for longer-term sponsorship after PERM labor certification.
How to find communications assistant visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate lists communications assistant roles at New York employers with verified visa sponsorship history, letting you focus your search on companies that have actively filed for workers in this role category. Filtering by New York narrows results to positions in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and other major employment centers across the state. Checking an employer's prior sponsorship activity through Migrate Mate helps you prioritize applications to organizations already familiar with the H-1B process for communications roles.
Which cities in New York have the most communications assistant sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan accounts for the overwhelming majority of communications assistant sponsorship opportunities in New York, driven by the concentration of media companies, financial institutions, public relations firms, and corporate headquarters. Brooklyn has grown as a secondary market, particularly for digital media and nonprofit communications roles. Albany sees demand from state government agencies, advocacy organizations, and policy-focused nonprofits. Buffalo and Rochester offer more limited but steady opportunities tied to regional healthcare systems and universities.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for communications assistants in New York?
New York's dense concentration of global headquarters means many communications assistant roles are attached to companies already experienced with H-1B sponsorship processes, which can simplify the employer side of the application. The state's large university network, including Columbia, NYU, and Fordham, also creates pipelines from student OPT into full sponsorship at New York-based employers. Candidates in public affairs or nonprofit communications should note that many mission-driven organizations in New York are cap-exempt for H-1B purposes, which removes lottery uncertainty.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored communications assistant jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.