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Sports Information Director
Washington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026
💰 $30,000/yr($25,000/yr – $30,000/yr)
About the role
Job Title: Sports Information Director
Department: University Relations & Athletics
Reports To: VP of University Relations & Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $25,000.00-$30,000.00
Location: Takoma Park, MD—On-site/In-office. NOTE: This position is not eligible for any type of regular remote or teleworking arrangement.
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY: Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY: The Sports Information Director is responsible for leading the University’s sports information and athletic communications functions. This role requires a regular on-campus presence and close collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, student-athletes, and University partners to support competitive excellence and institutional visibility.
This is a part-time position with variable hours based on athletic seasons, competition schedules, and University needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Focus: Athletics communications, media relations, and digital content for assigned sports programs.
Other Duties
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Department: University Relations & Athletics
Reports To: VP of University Relations & Director of Athletics
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $25,000.00-$30,000.00
Location: Takoma Park, MD—On-site/In-office. NOTE: This position is not eligible for any type of regular remote or teleworking arrangement.
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY: Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
SUMMARY: The Sports Information Director is responsible for leading the University’s sports information and athletic communications functions. This role requires a regular on-campus presence and close collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, student-athletes, and University partners to support competitive excellence and institutional visibility.
This is a part-time position with variable hours based on athletic seasons, competition schedules, and University needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Focus: Athletics communications, media relations, and digital content for assigned sports programs.
- Direct and manage sports information operations for assigned and priority sports, aligned with the academic calendar and competitive seasons.
- Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports; coordinate correspondence with media, competing institutions, officials, and conference/NAIA partners.
- Write, edit, and distribute athletics communications materials, including press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and digital content.
- Maintain and update the WAU Athletics website (wauathletics.com) for assigned sports and ensure accuracy of schedules, rosters, and statistics.
- Oversee and train student workers and statisticians to support game-day operations and statistical reporting.
- Manage athletics social media content in coordination with the Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications.
- Coordinate graphics and video content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, or similar tools, leveraging shared departmental resources where available.
Other Duties
- Represent WAU Athletics at meetings, events, and conferences as directed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in collegiate athletics, coaching, sports information, or a related field.
- Experience with athletics communications, media relations, and digital platforms preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS
- This position requires regular on-campus presence during core business hours, with flexibility to adjust schedules around practices, competitions, and travel.
- Evening, weekend, and travel commitments occur primarily during the competitive season and are balanced through schedule adjustments during non-competition periods.
- The work environment includes office and athletic facilities with a moderate noise level.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
- Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
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