Sul Ross State University is hiring: Sports Information Director in Alpine

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Sports Administration or related field. 1-2 years of experience working in collegiate sports information department as graduate assistant or full-time assistant.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator), Stat Crew and NCAA Genius Live Stats, SIDEARM, current social media trends and practices.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Communications, Sports Administration or related field.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Sports Information is responsible for all aspects of media and sports information relating to the university’s 12 intercollegiate sports. The Director of Sports Information is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Sul Ross State University, the Lone Star Conference (LSC) and the NCAA.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a proactive media outreach program to print, radio, TV, and other electronic media outlets.
• Oversee, manage, and supervise sports information functions, which includes but is not limited to: developing and maintaining a budget for office operation and publications; developing publications (programs, media guides, etc.) for all intercollegiate sports.
• Staff and coordinate game statistics and media-related activities for home and away games.
• Maintain and enhance the SRSU Athletic website for all sports.
• Prepare team and individual press releases to appropriate media outlets.
• Complete all statistical and score information required by LSC and NCAA.
• Maintain statistical information for current and past athletic records.
• Develop and maintain a positive public relations orientation in the promotion of Sul Ross athletics.
• Create compelling stories, graphics, and videos to promote Sul Ross State University Athletics.
• Prepare media releases to communicate with the general public and campus about the college’s athletics program and teams.
• Work proactively with media to encourage coverage of college athletics.
• Oversee production of media guides, publications, and game-day materials for all sports.
• Serve as the public relations agent for the Athletics Department in developing positive relations with media representatives from the electronic and print media.
• Responsible for maintenance of all portions of the athletics website and approved social media pages.
• Oversee all statistical inputting, spotting, and corrections necessary with Stat Crew and NCAA Genius Live Stats.
• Report to the Director of Athletics.
• Assist in coordinating special athletic events such as the Hall of Honor induction, fundraisers, etc.
• Staff and be in attendance for all home sporting events. Attendance at road events, such as LSC or NCAA Tournament, or other University events when necessary.
• Take or assign staff to take photographs when necessary.
• Supervise Assistant Sports Information Director, Graduate Assistant, and student workers.
• Perform other communications and information duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

May be required to work evenings/weekends for events. Light travel for official University events throughout the year.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Other Information:
Texas Law requires a 60-day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job-related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and ancestry.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts

Optional Documents:

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3

Supplemental Questions

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