Sports Information Director

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Sports Information Director

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Department:

Athletics

Locations:

Oneonta, NY

Posted:

Apr 10, 2023

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

160977

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Job Description:

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

Requirements:

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

Additional Information:

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 indeed.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.

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to

: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=160977

. Please upload letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment

Company info

Suny College At Oneonta
Website : http://www.oneonta.edu