Assistant Director for Sports Information

Assistant Director for Sports Information
Full-Time, 12-month (1.0 FTE) Benefited
Position Number: 00104351
(Internal/External)

Position Description
An Assistant Director of Sports Information, plays a crucial role in managing communication between an athletic department and the media, fans, and stakeholders. This position is essential for ensuring that athletic programs receive proper recognition and media coverage while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Their responsibilities typically include:

• Providing Accurate and Timely Information – They compile statistics, write press releases, create media guides, and update websites and social media platforms to ensure the public has access to the latest news.
• Managing Media Relations – They serve as the primary contact for coordinating interviews, and media coverage of sporting events.
• Handling Digital Media – They oversee social media accounts, post updates, and engage with fans online to enhance the department’s brand.
• Maintaining Statistical Records – They track and report team and individual statistics, ensuring compliance with league and institutional policies.
• Game Day Operations – They manage press box/table operations, live stats, and scoreboard updates during games. Assist with set-up for livestreaming games for VCSU or I3G media or other media outlets. Assist with set-up for coordinated statistics between our computers & Game Clocks.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field, or an Associate degree and three years of directly related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, two years of experience in a sports information office, experience with PrestoStats, Adobe Creative Suite, digital media tools, and social media platforms; experience working with athletic teams, coaches, athletes, and media; experience with digital accessibility; and knowledge of AP writing style and athletic communications best practices.

Compensation
$40,000-44,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits
VCSU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the university, TIAA retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information.

Application Information
Submit your application materials online including cover letter, resume, and contact information for references. Preference given to applications received on or before September 29, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Apply online at www.vcsu.edu/jobs

Additional Information

For more information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility can include a DD-214, a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.

Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer