Public Communications Specialist II (Assistant Sports Information Director)

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Position Title:

Public Communications Specialist II (Assistant Sports Information Director)

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Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:

Public Communications Specialist II (Assistant Sports Information Director)

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Working Title:

Assistant Sports Information Director

Position Number:

005008

Full-Time Or Part-Time:

Full Time

Time Limited Position:

No

Number of Vacancies:

1

Department:

Athletics

Posting Number:

0401680

SHRA/EHRA:

EHRA (Non-Faculty)

Job Category:

Professional

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Overall Position Competency:

EHRA

Description of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The primary purpose of the Department of Athletics is to provide a program of intercollegiate athletics for students at the university. The Department of Athletics accepts the challenge of creating an environment whereby student-athletes are both progressing academically in a degree program leading towards graduation and competing athletically against the highest level of competition. Each student-athlete is viewed as an individual whose general health, fitness, and emotional development are of significant value. The Department of Athletics takes pride in its compatibility with the mission of the university and recognizes the opportunity to give Fayetteville State University recognition on the state, regional, and national levels.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of the position is to assist with the overall supervision, organization, and management of the Sports Information Office and public relations functions of the department, including the development, coordination, and implementation of effective communication strategies and initiatives that create recognition of the achievements, programs, teams, and participants. Essential functions also include the maintenance and updating of team and individual statistics, oversight of game-day statistics, streaming broadcast, and game-day staff.

Description of Work Continued:

Assist in the daily operation of the Sports Information Department.

Serve as one of the main contacts for sports as assigned.

Maintain, update, and provide content for the

FSU

Athletics website and social media sites; develop relationships with the university webmaster and work in keeping sites in line with university policy and style; develop and promote all

FSU

Athletics highlight and promotional videos on the website and social media outlets.

Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of communication student interns and work-study student interns.

Prepare and disseminate information on each student-athlete in each sport and send it to all appropriate media outlets.

Promote and work for national recognition of deserving athletes and teams.

Responsible for all media needs at athletic events.

Assign coverage for news events with articles and photos.

Oversee reporting of statistics to the conference and national levels by deadlines.

Create and develop social media graphics and programs.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Communications experience

Editing and website management experience

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Additional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a

VEVRAA

Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/25624

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience using social media as a marketing platform.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have related to the area of assignment?

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents 1. Other Document 2. Unofficial Transcripts 3. Other Documents Continued

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