Sports Information Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sports management, marketing, communications or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in an administrative or marketing role, preferable in an athletic or academic setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) and familiarity with sports information software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, balance multiple projects, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with students, athletes, coaches, faculty, and staff.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with statistical tracking and reporting for collegiate athletics.
• Willingness to support the Vision and Mission of the college.

Responsibilities

• Supervising federal work study students assigned to Athletics Administration and ensure all paperwork and time reporting is completed timely and accurately.
• Ensuring all records are filed daily and athletic records are up-to-date and current.
• Maintaining regular and timely attendance.
• Performing other duties as needed.
• Serving as the main point of contact for sports media inquiries, interviews, and press releases.
• Updating and maintaining the athletic department website and social media platforms by ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information, schedules, results, and athletic profiles.
• Coordinating media coverage for games, events, and announcements, liaising with local and regional media outlets.
• Developing marketing and promotional materials for athletic events, including brochures, posters, flyers, and digital media.
• Managing the broadcasting of home games and special athletic events, coordinating live streams, commentary, and post-game coverage.
• Manage home game replay system for each specific sport.
• Tracing and reporting athletic statistics for all teams, ensuring timely submission to regional organizations.
• Coordinating photo and video coverage of athletic events for archives, media use, and promotional purposes.
• Overall administrative support with other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Regular Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch
• Starting in January 2025, regular work schedule: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch and ½ workday on Friday (8 a.m. – noon)
• Summer Schedule (May 19th – August 1st): Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ½ hour lunch and Friday’s off
• Earned vacation, personal time, and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Participation in the Kansas Public Retirement Systems
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Additional benefits available