Adams State University is seeking applications for the position of Sports Information Director. The Sports Information Director (SID) serves as the primary architect of the Adams State Athletics brand and the chief storyteller for 20 varsity programs. This role is responsible for the strategic direction of all athletic communications, media relations, digital content, and game-day statistical operations. The SID ensures a cohesive narrative that aligns with University PR goals while elevating the profile of Grizzly student-athletes, coaches, and the Grizzly Club.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Communication & Brand Management

Develop and advance key messaging and brand initiatives across all digital, social, print, and video platforms.
Collaborate closely with the University Public Relations office to ensure athletic outreach complements the institution's overall strategic plan.
Act as the primary gatekeeper in Athletics for University brand standards, copyright, and NCAA/RMAC compliance regarding communications and media usage.

Media Relations & Information Directing

Serve as the main point of contact for local, regional, and national media outlets.

Position Summary:

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic Communication & Brand Management

Develop and advance key messaging and brand initiatives across all digital, social, print, and video platforms.
Collaborate closely with the University Public Relations office to ensure athletic outreach complements the institution's overall strategic plan.
Act as the primary gatekeeper in Athletics for University brand standards, copyright, and NCAA/RMAC compliance regarding communications and media usage.

Media Relations & Information Directing

Serve as the main point of contact for local, regional, and national media outlets.
Act as the official representative to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the NCAA, ensuring timely submission of schedules, results, and award nominations.
Proactively solicit and promote student-athlete honors (All-American, All-Conference, Academic awards) to elevate the department's prestige.
Maintain accurate historical records, statistics, and files for all 20 varsity sports.

Digital Media & Content Creation

Direct the daily operations of asugrizzlies.com, including roster management, coach/player bios, and real-time score updates.
Curate and execute a high-impact social media strategy across all platforms to drive engagement and brand loyalty.
Oversee the creative direction of live video streaming (Hudl/RMAC Network) and produce high-quality promotional content, including highlight videos and student-athlete "spotlight" features.
Manage advertising and promotional graphics for the Grizzly Club, including digital signage, virtual event assets, and website partner logos.

Game Day & Event Operations

Attend all home contests to oversee press facilities, host visiting media, and oversee scoreboard/Daktronics operations.
Serve as the primary official statistician for all home events, ensuring accurate reporting to the NCAA and RMAC.
Produce professional game programs, previews, recaps, and statistical reports for every athletic event.
Lead communication and operational efforts for the annual Hall of Fame Ceremony, Grizzly awards and assist with Grizzly Club donor events.

Leadership & Administration

Recruit, train, and supervise interns and work-study students; manage time sheet approval through Workday.
Cultivate positive relationships with Adams State Alumni and Grizzly Club members to support the long-term success of the athletic department.
Assist the senior athletic administrative staff with general office duties and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Sports Management, or a related field.
Proven professional experience in a Sports Information or Athletic Communications office.
Mastery of live-statting software (NCAA LiveStats/Genius), Daktronics systems, and the Hudl broadcast suite.
Proficiency in StatCrew, Genius Sports, and Presto Sports for live-game statistical entry.
Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on Photoshop (graphics), InDesign (layout), and Premiere Pro (video editing).
Experience managing and updating an athletic department website via a CMS (e.g., SIDEARM Sports).
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere) and website CMS platforms (e.g., SIDEARM Sports).
Operational knowledge of Hudl, Blue Frame Production Truck, vMix, or OBS for live-stream execution.
Hands-on experience with Daktronics scoreboard equipment and basic audio/video setups (microphones, mixers, and cameras).
Strong working knowledge of NCAA Division II standards, rules, and reporting regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Proven ability to manage conflict with tact and maintain professional civility under high-pressure situations.
A "team-first" mentality capable of balancing the diverse needs of 20 different varsity programs in a fast-paced DII environment.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $43,100-51,700. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’sWorkday application portal.

No other format of application material will be accepted.

Completed applications include the following:

Letter of intent (cover letter)
resume or CV
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
Three professional references, including phone number and email for each

For full consideration, applications should be received by 6/1/2026. Review of applications will begin immediately after this date.

The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

Questions about the position may be directed to Sky Higens at higenssr@adams.edu

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.

We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.

We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.

Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/

Disclosures:

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/.... These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

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