Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the daily promotion of athletic teams
• Produces and manages content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
• Produces weekly press releases for each in-season sport
• Maintains statistical data for all sports
• Maintains historical records and data for all sports
• Develops daily and weekly contacts with local media
• Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, students workers, public address announcers, etc. for select sports
• Produces game day programs and maintains Athletics Web site
• Serves as primary media contact for all sports
• Compiles statistics for all in-season sports following event
• Supervises staff to provide game management for all sports
• Compiles and publishes Athletic Department Fact Sheets
• Coordinates and promotes athletic events on campus and in the community via use of social media
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• One (1) year of experience in a sports information environment
• General journalism and competent photographic skill are preferred
• Experience managing and promoting regional and national tournaments is helpful

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of trends, techniques and strategies related to sports information
• Proficient computer skills
• Automated Scoreboard statistical scoreboard statistical software packages preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to effectively communicate with the media
• Ability to write, edit and/or develop articles, reports and publications
• Ability to effectively supervise student personnel
• Ability to travel as needed to cover athletic events
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to represent the ASU athletic department in the areas of fundraising efforts, home game events and within the university’s daily operations

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.