Sports Information & Athletics Communications Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Sports Information & Athletic Communications Director reports to and supports the Director of Athletics and works with substantial independence.

The main responsibility of this position is to lead and oversee sports information and athletic communications for all sport programs and to manage the dissemination of sports-related information to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

• Sports Information :
• Statistics and records keeping and reporting - update and maintain statistics and team and individual records, report statistics and results to NCAA, United East, and Coaching Associations for all athletic programs.
• Assist with event set-up and game management for all home athletic contests.
• Assist in training, supervision, and scheduling event workers for home athletic events.
• Liaison with outside vendors to support sports information.
• Serve as the game-day announcer for home athletic contests.
• Facilitate Media Days and maintain photo files.
• Supervise graduate assistant / s and student workers in Sports Information duties and responsibilities.
• Athletic Communications :
• Production of publications - sports schedules, recruiting brochures, game programs, media guide, alumnae / parent newsletters.
• Media / Public Relations - generate press releases, coordinate with sports information offices and provide requested information.
• Update Athletics website with post-game stories for all athletic contests, schedules, biographies for athletic staff, and other pertinent information.
• Develop and post social media content for all Gator Athletics accounts.
• Oversee the livestreaming platform, website, and video production accounts.
• Liaison with outside vendors to support athletic communications.
• Collaborate with University communications and marketing departments to promote Athletics and wellness to the larger community.
• Collaborate with University communications and marketing to promote consistent brand alignment across the university.
• Represent the Athletic Department on institutional committees, conference committees, and NCAA Division III committees.
• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement and / or the Alumni Office in events (athletic) that involve fund raising, donors, and / or alumni celebrations.
• Assist in planning of Athletic Banquet, Hall of Fame Induction, and special departmental events.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge : Bachelor's degree required. 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.
• Experience : 2-3 years of experience required as a Sports Information Director at the college / university level. Experience in statistics software required.

This position requires the employee possess and maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Skills / Aptitude : Must have excellent communication skills, paying attention to detail while being proactive in communications.

Must have proven administrative and management skills to demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills. Two writing samples must be provided with application.

Normal office environment. Will involve evening and weekend commitments. Will require long periods of standing, sitting or walking.

Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds and assist with game day setup.

This is a full-time, 12-month position.

All applicants must submit :

• Cover letter
• Salary requirements
• Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Benefits :

For all employees who work at least 30 hours per week

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• University paid Life and AD&D policy, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year

Additional Information :

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy : Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human [email protected]. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.