Reporting to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics or designee, the Sports Information Director is responsible for the writing, editing and publishing of sports related media information on all University athletic programs.
The purpose of the Sports Information Director job is to ensure that the University assets are protected through adherence to applicable external and internal regulations and appropriate external representation of CSU Athletics.

* Provide leadership and coordination of all publicity and communications for the Department of Athletics, including media relations and

* Develop and implement ongoing media training for coaches and student-athletes
Develop and implement creative media/public relations strategies

* Oversee all creative digital communications

* Produce content for all of the Department's athletic teams telling Cougar Stories through all media types

* Develop, implement, refresh and manage CSU Athletics official website and all department social media accounts

* Maintain all department and team statistical records

* Nominating student-athletes and coaches for conference and national awards
Select, train and manage the day-to-day priorities for athletics communication student-assistants

* Coordinate all communication involving CSU and the Northeast Conference
Collaborate branding, vision and relevancy of CSU web site with partner SIDEARM Sports

* Staying current on emerging digital communications trends, including but not limited to, mobile technology, metrics and social media

* Coordinating all aspects of media coverage for home sporting events

* Serve as a leader for game day execution, collaborating with other departments within the athletic department, including but not limited to the ticket office, event management, marketing, to ensure events run efficiently

Performing other duties and special projects as assigned

* Minimum qualifications includes a bachelor's degree
collegiate experience preferred
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Knowledge of communication, marketing, social media best practices
* Knowledge of compiling game statistics (Stat Crew) for a variety of sports
* Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and details effectively
* Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of constituencies
* Must maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA, and CSU rules and regulations
* Ability to establish and maintain a presence on social media
* Must have good attention to detail and the ability to note errors and inconsistencies
* Ability to meet established deadlines
Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop); and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

1. Master's degree preferred
One year plus of managing/ administration of NCAA rules and regulations.
2. Work experience in compiling game statistics for a variety of sports.
3. One year plus of proficient level work experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Acrobat, Photoshop).
Relevant experience with supervisory responsibility in collegiate or professional sports is preferred.

The incumbent must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies; critical thinking and problem solving aptitude; ability to initiate appropriate action to resolve challenging issues; organizational and time management skills to effectively prioritize and manage projects; and conscious customer service orientation.

Chicago State University is committed to diversity and inclusion in our campus community and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to join our team. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provide equal opportunity in our educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation or national origin.