Director, Sports Information and Promotions

Department
 

CSL Athletics and Recreation

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago is one of the nation's leading institutions of higher education and research. Campus and Student Life (CSL) is comprised of 20 departments that serve the University's 15,000 college, graduate, and professional school students, as well as the campus community more broadly. CSL is importantly charged with the dual task of supporting all students in the University, graduate, and undergraduate, and managing multiple campus departments and services that serve the entire campus community. CSL's programs and services focus on supporting student academic success, providing opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, developing community and engagement through the residential housing and dining program, and in areas such as artistic expression, community service, spiritual exploration, and athletic competition.

The University of Chicago community includes approximately 5,600 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate, professional, and other students and there are over 300 recognized student organizations working together to create a vibrant and dynamic student life. The University of Chicago is a member of the University Athletic Association and the NCAA (Division III). The University sponsors 20 varsity sports. The Department of Athletics and Recreation maintains an environment that supports the student athletes' commitment to thriving academically and athletically. A diverse, challenging athletic program supplements the rigorous academic curriculum. The lessons learned through athletic endeavors represent an invaluable part of the nonacademic aspects of a holistic education. Achieving this goal is based on a commitment to excellence.

Job Summary
 

Reporting to the Deputy Athletics Director for Internal Operations, Director, Sports Information and Promotions is responsible for oversight of comprehensive public relations activities within the athletics department and serving as the primary media contact for UChicago’s 20 NCAA DIII Sports Teams. This position will oversee the creation and distribution of all department-related news, game statistics reporting, production of department publications, and other duties as assigned. This position will require the ability to handle a dynamic work schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is a full-time 12-month position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares regular news releases, game previews, recaps, feature stories, and media guides for local media, game days, and the website. Prepares and coordinates the distribution of promotional materials for regular and postseason contests.

• Supervises and oversees the work of the Athletics Communication Assistant.

• Ensures the necessary individual and team statistical data for UChicago teams and their opponents are gathered and disseminated through regular sports information channels by staffing athletics events with sports information personnel at competitive events hosted by UChicago.

• Collaborates with campus partners including, but not limited to, University Communications, News Office, Office of the Dean of the College, Office of the Dean of Students in the College, Alumni Relations and Development, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and other departments within Campus and Student Life.

• Participates in planning and preparation for special events such as Hall of Fame, Homecoming, and the end-of-the-year ceremony.

• Maintains complete historical records, including photography and video archives.

• Coordinates the production of home contests including video live streaming, live radio, and internet broadcasts where applicable.

• Supervises all sports information support staff for home athletics contests. Secures necessary arrangements for media, officials, statisticians, public address announcers, photography, and other press box and table personnel for home contests. 

• Oversees the maintenance of the athletics website, ensuring all content is accurate, current, and accessible for all constituents.

• Promotes student-athletes and coaches for national and conference awards. 

• Assists with game day setup.

• Develops, plans, and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view.

• Solves moderate to complex problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information from or about the unit.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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