Sports Information Assistant

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• • Position Summary
  • Classified as: Public Affairs/Communications Specialist II
    

• • Position Summary
  • Classified as: Public Affairs/Communications Specialist II
    
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Full-time position available on or after December 1, 2023 for Athletics Communications.

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director for Athletics the Sports Information Assistant works in partnership under the daily direction of the Athletics Senior Sports Information Officer. Working with a high degree of autonomy and discretionary decision-making, the Sports Information Assistant works independently as well as collaboratively in all aspects of sports information, game day operations and marketing and promotional activities.

• Job Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Sports information operations.
  • Serve as the sports information publicity contact for assigned sports.
  • Complete appropriate documentation and cataloguing for all statistics, records, and general information relating to assigned sports.
  • Create content and oversee use of the video board in Fitzpatrick arena.
  • Create promotional videos as needed for the department and specific sports.
  • Assist with creating graphics and marketing material for the department.
  • Produce postgame recaps and press releases.
  • Write stories highlighting student-athletes and athletics staff.
  • Game day sports information.
  • Assist in the oversight of announcers for soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball for the CCAA Network.
  • Serve as the official scorer of NCAA Division II collegiate athletic contests as assigned.
  • Prepare gameday scripts.
  • Ability to do live stats via approved NCAA software for all sponsored sports.
  • Sports information planning.
  • Work in collaboration with the Senior Sports Information Officer to identify and produce accurate and timely sports information communications for an NCAA Division II athletics program.
  • Research and stay current on conference, state and national sport trends. Oversee the production and use of the CCAA Network for Warrior Athletics.
  • Maintain awareness of NCAA and CCAA rules and regulations, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
  • Update WarriorAthletics.com as necessary following contests of assigned sports.
  • Develop ways to integrate corporate sponsorships into the gameday experience through digital and video means.
  • Event support and community relations.
  • Work with coaches to provide event planning assistance to team for fundraising and community relation events (e.g. Crab Feed, Golf Tournament, and Love Turlock).
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Up to two years of related professional or technical experience. In addition, must have strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles.

• Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience working in a university setting.
  • Experience in Drupal website editing and or knowledge and experience of web design software.
  • Ability to use social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and LinkedIn.
  • Bilingual in English-Spanish.
  • Experience with Microsoft applications, basic photo‐editing and video‐editing software, and internet browsers.
  • Experience with Photoshop and InDesign.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• • Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles and techniques related to communications in the public affairs, media, marketing, and/or sports information areas.
  • Thorough knowledge of and ability to use effectively media outlets including planning media coverage and media publicity campaigns for the university and events.
  • Ability to build and manage more sophisticated media contacts.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of campus events and subject matter expertise in relation to current events to identify and capitalize on media opportunities that will promote the university and increase positive media coverage.
  • Working knowledge of copyright and other applicable laws pertaining to publications and the media.
  • Thorough knowledge of web communication techniques, vehicles and formats. Ability to effectively use web technology to achieve communication goals.
  • Ability to analyze and select pertinent facts and integrate them into communication vehicles.
  • Strong story development and journalistic writing skills, as well as advanced editorial skills.
  • Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages.
  • Working knowledge of marketing and research techniques and methods. Ability to apply market research to identify communication needs and target audiences.
  • Ability to apply appropriate statistical techniques and methods to research or sports information.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong public speaking, listening and interpretive skills.
  • Ability to provide lead work direction.

• License or Certifications

• • Valid California Driver's License

• Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Typical office environment, some evening and weekend work with some outdoor work dependent upon the special event.
  • Will assist with special event set up/breakdown- some light-to-moderate lifting 40 lbs. or less when preparation is necessary.

• Salary Range

• Anticipated salary will be $3,761 – $4,137 per month plus excellent paid benefits. Salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful finalist. (Full Public Affairs/Communications Specialist II range: $3,761 - $6,803.per month)

• Compensation & Benefits

• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation, health, dental, and vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year. Link to (Bargaining Unit: 9) Benefits Summary: CSU Employee Benefit Summary

• How to Apply

•   To be considered, qualified candidates must submit a completed Stanislaus State online employment application, cover letter, and resumé. Applications are accepted electronically only.  Please note that failure to completely fill out each section of the online application may result in your application not receiving consideration.  To apply online, please click the “Apply Now” button on this page.

Applications will be processed in accordance with Article 9.3 of the CSU/CSUEU Memorandum of Understanding.  Preference will be given to qualified individuals currently employed at CSU Stanislaus in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to meet the best interest of the campus by obtaining specialized skills and abilities not available from current employees.

• Application Deadline

• October 17, 2023.

• Criminal Background Clearance Notice

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

• Additional Information

• Campus & Area

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.