The State University of New York at Oneonta is seeking applications for the position of Sports Information Director. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure position. The University is a member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) and sponsors 21 Division III varsity sports.

The mission of the Department of Athletics is to develop exemplary scholar-athletes who strive for competitive excellence, academic achievement, and a commitment to service. For additional information about the University and the Athletics Department please visit our websites at http://www.oneonta.edu and http://www.oneontaathletics.com.

Duties include but not limited to:

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• All aspects of the sports information office within the athletic department
• Media relations administration and promotion for 21 NCAA varsity sports
• Management of sports information budget
• Supervision of professional staff along with supervision and training of student workers to support programming, development and planning for the sports information office and all sporting events
• Development of public relations and communication strategies to enhance the visibility and image of the athletic program and the university as a whole
• Responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong media contacts, organizing community relations activities, and the oversight of athletic event score tables, statistics, and results reporting
• Production of all media releases and serves as the department liaison to the media
• Maintaining the athletic homepage and collection of all historical data pertinent to the department
• Submits all NCAA and conference schedules, rosters, statistics, as well as weekly, annual, and end of season nominations for various awards
• Participate in planning and preparation for athletic department special events
• Ensure compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations

They will possess the ability to effectively communicate with a range of constituents and contribute to a positive work environment.

Salary: $51,626; commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient working knowledge of NCAA Livestats, StatCrew scoring software, and PrestoSports statistical software
• Experience in webpage use and development
• Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Experience working in a sports information office
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software
• Working knowledge of social media platforms specifically Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
• Supervisory experience of professional or student staff
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.