What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Sports Information Director position at METHODIST UNIVERSITY INC?
Methodist University invites applications for the position of Assistant Sports Information Director. This position will report to the Sports Information Director. The University is a member of the USA South Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III, sponsoring 20 varsity sports. This is a full-time position with benefits.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with all social media management for the athletic department.
- Design promotional material for social media and for print that adheres to the university’s identity standards
- Assist with all historical records for the department and supervise the photo files.
- Provide statistical coverage for athletic events.
- Assist with supervision of SID office for student workers.
- Assist in staffing all home varsity athletic events with clock operators, public address announcer, stats, webstream, etc.
- Assist, update and inform the media and conference SID of all schedules, player information, records, and statistics for all sports.
- Assist in preparing all requested NCAA forms in a timely manner.
- Nominate and promote Methodist University student-athletes for all appropriate honors programs locally, nationally and regionally.
- Assist in maintaining the MU Athletics website with accurate and current information.
- Write recaps after all athletics contests as well as news releases to be published on the MU Athletics website.
- Design and update recruiting materials, media guides and brochures for the coaching staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sports Information Director and/or Director of Athletics.
- Assist in event management and special events within the athletic department, including the HOF Golf Tournament, HOF Banquet, Awards Night, NCAA championships, outside events, etc.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, communications, or other related discipline.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven, live-event environment
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in sports information or media/public relations.
- Experience with statistical software (NCAA Live Stats, Presto).
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with photography, videography and/or video production/broadcasting.
- Working knowledge of collegiate athletics operations and the NCAA Division III environment.