Associate AD for Public Relations and Sports Media

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01339P

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

S01339P

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Position Title

Associate AD for Public Relations and Sports Media

Department

Athletics

FLSA

Salary

Not listed.

Grant Funded

No

Location

Main Campus

Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student

Staff

Number of Vacancies

1

Position Summary

Jackson State University, an

NCAA

Division I (

FCS

) member of the

NCAA

and Southwestern Athletic Conference and one of the leading institutions of higher education in the region, is accepting applications for the position of Associate Athletics Director of Sports Media. The incumbent will report to the Vice-President/Athletics Director for Athletics and will be charged with the overall promotion of the Athletics Department by developing themes, concepts and ideas to promote and increase awareness of the university’s athletics teams and events.

Qualifications

| Minimum Required Education |
Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism, mass communications or English. | | Minimum Required Experience |
At least three (3) years of experience in sports information, either as a director or an assistant. | | Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications |
None. | | Qualifications |
- Web content management experience - Experience in using Stat Crew statistical software - Familiar with publicizing an athletics program via the various social media | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities |
- Exceptional writing skills - Organizational and people skills - Must have the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

| | Job Duties and Responsibilities |
Specific duties associated with this position shall include, but not be limited to:

• Creating and promoting social media
• Working with all media outlets
• Compiling and maintaining statistical information
• Writing press releases
• Maintaining the athletics web page
• Creating publications
• Supervising sports media staff and working with the media and sports information offices of competing institutions to ensure that results are disseminated as quickly and effectively as possible to all media outlets. |

Posting Detail Information

| EEO Statement |
Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. | | Background Check Statement |
Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report. | | Open Date | 01/11/2024 | | Close Date | 01/25/2024 | | Open Until Filled (overrides close field) | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education attained?

   • G.E.D.
   • High School Diploma
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Specialist degree
   • Ph.D.
   • Juris Doctorate
   • None of the above

2. * Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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