Sports Information Director

Job Summary

Job Overview

• Responsible to develop and coordinate a comprehensive and integrated marketing communications program including:

1. Media and public relations
2. Publications
3. Website
4. Social media
5. E-communications
6. Advertising

• This is a full-time, 12 month position that reports to the Director of Athletics.

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates a comprehensive and integrated marketing communications program to help achieve the goals of the College's Athletic program.
• Ensures information about the University's Athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner by developing and coordinating a comprehensive program of sports coverage which focuses on both the competitive and non-competitive activities and includes information on student-athletes and teams.
• Provides timely updates to supporters through the dissemination of news releases, alumni and booster newsletters and other publications. Maintains, implements and develops the website.
• Develops and implements a social media plan.
• Manages all in-game operations for statistics, score keeping and public address of all athletic events.
• Implements of video streaming and live stats for athletic events.
• Maintains a comprehensive system for filing records and statistics for all sports.
• Maintains the University's Athletics historical data including the Hall of Fame.
• Reports all results and statistical information to NCAA and conference affiliates.
• Prepares staff and student award nominations.
• Hires, trains and supervises student interns, student workers and graduate assistants to assist with office functions.
• Assists with intercollegiate event management.
• Evenings and weekends required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university,
• Minimum three years experience in a sports information program at the collegiate level.
• Experience working in communication, marketing, and/or public relations.
• Stat Crew or equivalent statistical software experience; and, knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
• Three to five years experience in a sports information program at the intercollegiate level.
• Experience in development of website design and management.
• Experience with implementation of athletics communications and marketing plan.