Director of Athletic Operations and Communication

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Description

Greenville University is seeking candidates for its Athletic department to serve as the Director of Athletic Operations and Communication. Greenville is an NCAA Division III and NCCAA Division I institution which sponsors programs in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 15 sports, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference in 3 sports, Eastern College Athletic Conference in 1 sport, and as an independent in 2 sports.

Job Summary

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Description

Greenville University is seeking candidates for its Athletic department to serve as the Director of Athletic Operations and Communication. Greenville is an NCAA Division III and NCCAA Division I institution which sponsors programs in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in 15 sports, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference in 3 sports, Eastern College Athletic Conference in 1 sport, and as an independent in 2 sports.

Job Summary

The Director of Athletic Operations and Communication serves as the liaison between the Athletics Department and SLIAC/UMAC/ECAC/NCAA, and oversees media relations for all Panther Athletics sports. The Director of Athletic Operations and Communication will manage the athletics website, greenvillepanthers.com, and produce regular content (news releases, programs etc.) in order to enhance the brand and promote student-athletes and coaches.

The Director of Athletic Operations and Communication will also perform/assign game day operations related to media, press box, and game statistics. The Director of Athletic Operations and Communication will work in tandem with the Assistant Director of Athletics – Marketing and Engagement to recognize and promote the accomplishments of student-athletes and coaches via social media channels. The Director of Athletic Operations and Communication will also oversee media interviews and broadcast streaming as well as hire/supervise student workers to assist on game day and/or in the office.

Essential Job Duties

Serve as the primary media contact for all sports.

Oversee and perform/assign game-day operations related to media, press box, scorer’s table, game statistics, game programs, and pre/postgame press conferences.

Oversee maintenance of the athletic website, greenvillepanthers.com, including but not limited to posting/updating schedules, rosters, student-athlete and staff bios, and keeping the record books up-to-date.

Produce regular news releases (previews, recaps, and other news) in order to enhance the brand and tell the stories of Panther Athletics.

Nominate student-athletes and coaches for SLIAC/UMAC/ECAC/NCAA/Coaches Associations awards when required.

Communicate and coordinate graphic/content needs with creative staff for season.

Use social media to promote individual teams and Panthers Athletics.

Handle requests from outside media sources for interviews, statements, and credential distribution.

Work collaboratively with the University’s marketing office when required on athletic-related news stories and events.

Supervise student workers.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, sport management or related field.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in sports information/public relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties of the position
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Preferred: Experience in Higher Ed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven ability to handle high stress situations, meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and make sound administrative decisions.
• Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective management skills, and the ability to oversee students and student workers.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with entities outside of athletics.
• Knowledge of statistical software including NCAA live stats/Genius and/or Stat Crew.
• Proficiency in various software programs, including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Presto and Sidearm Sports.
• Familiarity with photography and basic understanding to properly utilize in game coverage.
• Basic knowledge of social media and content creation.

Greenville University's Mission:

Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution.

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY : The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40+ denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu.

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).