Director, Sports Information

Job Title

Director, Sports Information

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Athletics Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,009.20 monthly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Sports Information ensures that information about the University's intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and directs a comprehensive program of sports coverage which focuses on both competitive and non-competitive activities and includes information on student-athletes and teams.

• Provides information to electronic and print media outlets, develops publications for sports programs.

• Maintains statistical data, records, and history on current and past student-athletes and teams.

• Develops and maintains an effective presence on the web and with the most appropriate forms of new media.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Leads, directs, mentors and oversees the athletic communications staff.

• Assists to develop and implement a comprehensive public relations program. Promotes the athletic program, teams, and contests.

• Assist in all athletic special events, fundraising, promotions and other activities related to athletics

• Develop and execute all student-athlete leadership initiatives and development efforts. Oversight of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and mentor programs.

• With the help of the Academic Athletic Advisor, oversee NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, sports administration, marketing, business management or related field.

• Experience – Five years of related experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in related field.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• In-game statistical program.

• Desktop media and other software programs.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

• Familiarity with live-streaming software (Production Truck, Wirecast, etc.).

• Enhanced leadership and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions and think and act assertively.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with University community, outside community, and press.

• Must possess a commitment to student learning and success, as well as a dedication to growth, development, innovation, and improvement. 

• Must possess commitment and capabilities to abide by NCAA  by laws and Lone Star Conference regulations.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure - None

Physical Requirements – General Athletic Facility Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision Received/Given  

Works under general supervision and generally supervises others.

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Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work will be required.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Position requires travel.

Salary: $48,110.40/annually

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