Director, Sports Information

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Job Title

Director, Sports Information

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Texas A&M University - Texarkana

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Job Title

Director, Sports Information

Agency

Texas A&M University - Texarkana

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Department

University Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Texarkana, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Texas A&M University -Texarkana is seeking to find an outstanding candidate for the Director of Sport Information. This position ensures that information about the University's intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and directs a comprehensive program of sports coverage which focuses on both competitive and non-competitive activities and includes information on student-athletes and teams.

• Provides information to electronic and print media outlets, develops publications for sports programs.

• Maintains statistical data, records, and history on current and past student-athletes and teams.

• Develops and maintains an effective presence on the web and with the most appropriate forms of new media.

• Assists in the maintenance of the official athletic web site

• Assists with game-day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services

• Trains and supervises graduate students, student workers and game-day staff

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Five years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of in-game statistical program.

• Desktop media and other software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations, or related field

• Knowledge of Hudl and Krossover video software

• Knowledge of Dakstats/Prestosports

Other Requirements

• Ability to work beyond normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position generally supervises employees.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To receive full consideration, you must have your application in by 05/15/2024.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references with contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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