Director of Sports Information, NCAA

Job Summary

Essential functions include:

Sports Information:

• Production of publications - sports schedules, recruiting brochures, game programs, media guide, alumnae/parent newletters.


• Statistics and records keeping and reporting-update and maintain statistics and team and individual records, report statistics and results to NCAA, CSAC, and Coaching Associations.


• Media/Public Relations - generate press releases, coordinate with sports information offices and provide requested information.


• Update both the Athletics and Coaching Association websites.


• Write game stories for all athletic contests for publication on the Athletics website.


• Supervise student workers assisting with Sports Information.

• Update University website with home athletic contests and events.


• Maintain photo file.


• Assist in training, supervision, and scheduling event workers for home athletic events.


• Assist in the scheduling of athletic contests and secure contractual agreements.


• Arrange officials for home athletic events.


• Serve as the game-day announcer for home athletic contests.


• Provide event set-up and game management for all home athletic contests.


• Assist in planning of Athletic Banquet, Hall of Fame induction, and special departmental events.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess have a Bachelor's degree. Master's degree in Communications or Public Relations preferred.


• Must have knowledge of NCAA Division III regulations and an understanding of the relationship between a liberal arts education and athletics. 


• One - three years' of experience required within sports information at the college/university level.


• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.


• Must have excellent writing and computer skills, attention to detail, proactive communicator.


• Must have proven administrative and management skills, and have good interpersonal communication skills. 


• Two writing samples must be provided with application.