Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information

EXPIRED

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information, is a 12-month full-time position that reports to the Athletic Director. The position assists the Athletic Director with the daily operations of the athletic department, including ensuring adherence to all College, Conference and NJCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties

Primary Responsibilities
Assist in the general oversight of a highly competitive NJCAA intercollegiate athletic department with duties that may include:

• Actively participate in all college activities which lead to the recruitment, retention and completion of student-athletes
• Designs, writes, and oversees the production of weekly press releases, newsletters, media guides and game programs; gathers and complies statistical information
• Manages athletic website; publish and update game results, game stories, statistics and general information on the website as well as making sure the website is up to date with information about Apache teams, coaches, student-athletes and other activities in the athletic department
• Manages and produces content for the Apache Athletics social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram)- including creating graphics
• Manages athletic department streaming at all home athletic events
• Responds to requests for information from media personnel and the public

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Description

The Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information, is a 12-month full-time position that reports to the Athletic Director. The position assists the Athletic Director with the daily operations of the athletic department, including ensuring adherence to all College, Conference and NJCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties

Primary Responsibilities
Assist in the general oversight of a highly competitive NJCAA intercollegiate athletic department with duties that may include:

• Actively participate in all college activities which lead to the recruitment, retention and completion of student-athletes
• Designs, writes, and oversees the production of weekly press releases, newsletters, media guides and game programs; gathers and complies statistical information
• Manages athletic website; publish and update game results, game stories, statistics and general information on the website as well as making sure the website is up to date with information about Apache teams, coaches, student-athletes and other activities in the athletic department
• Manages and produces content for the Apache Athletics social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram)- including creating graphics
• Manages athletic department streaming at all home athletic events
• Responds to requests for information from media personnel and the public
• Plans, coordinates, and manages special events including press conferences, press luncheons, and media days.
• Provides information to representatives of the opponent's sports information office about the team.
• Manages the press box at all home football games, including overseeing press box employees, addressing problems of media, and running live stream
• Organizes and supervises photo sessions for all sports to provide head and shoulder photos of athletes and posed action shots
• Representing the athletic program to the College's internal and external constituencies
• Assisting in home event management Competencies
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  Collaboration/Teamwork, Computer Software Skills, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Decision-making, Internet Research, Interpersonal Skills, Multi-tasking, Negotiation, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Project Management, Time Management, Typing/Word Processing, Self-starter, Attention to detail
  

Work Environment: Regular work required outside of normal business hours
Physical Demands: Sitting, walking, standing, lifting, driving
Travel Required: Yes - Moderate
If travel is required, candidate must have and maintain a current valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

Qualifications

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Sports Management, Public Relations, or a related field

Required Experience
Three years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in Communications, Sports Management, Public Relations, or a related field.

Additional Preferred Job Specific Skills

• Experience in athletic administration, collegiate or professional media relations and or related environment
• Experience in desktop publishing (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.), knowledge and prior use of content management systems (CMS)- preferably on a Presto Sports website
• Candidates should have a basic understanding of and be comfortable operating in the world of athletics, sports statistics, and video production.
• An understanding of both NJCAA & NCAA rules and regulations

Supplemental Information

Expectations

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

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