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Athletics Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Non-Exempt

VP of Facilities & Athletics

Position goal:

The goal for each member of the USW campus community is to believe and live consistently by the principles of the mission of the University. The USW mission is as follows:

University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative.

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• Teaching at University of the Southwest adheres to belief in God, in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and in the separation of church and state.

• University of the Southwest strives for excellence in academic curriculum, campus life programming, and student activities in a supportive educational community where freedom of thought and expression is honored and the demonstration of faith in acts of service is encouraged.

• At University of the Southwest, students are instructed and mentored by a faculty and staff who demonstrate Christ-centered values and maintain an environment where students can live and work cooperatively, valuing the multiple cultures from which they came.

• As a community of initiative, University of the Southwest challenges graduates to become enterprising members of our society contributing to the common good by advocating and participating in the productive commerce of free enterprise, the constitutional privilege of self-government, and the practical contributions of community service.

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for the organization, development, and coordination of the USW Sports Information Department according to the goals and objectives of an NAIA Division I intercollegiate athletic program at the local, regional, and national levels. USW currently sponsors 9 NAIA intercollegiate athletic teams. The selected candidate will serve as the University media and public relations contact for the athletic department. This position will report to the Vice President of Athletics and Facilities.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepare press releases to promote the intercollegiate athletic program (Contest results, game schedules, special events, departmental athletic & academic achievements, personnel/student-athlete news, community involvement activities, etc.)

2. Prepare publications to support all sports programs. (Hard copy & Website)

3. Maintain athletic-related statistical data.

4. Serve as a liaison between the University and the media for intercollegiate athletic-related material and information.

5. Maintain a timely presence on the internet through website and social media.

6. Serve as the primary point of contact for athletic opponents (Providing rosters, statistics, media lists, etc.)

7. Ensure the accuracy of information concerning the University on the NAIA website, RRAC website, and USW website.

8. Direct and coordinate all sports information related to game day activities.

9. Supervise all sports information game event assistants.

10. Provide photography opportunities for all athletic events.

11. Update statistics following each contest.

12. Other athletic department duties as assigned by the Vice President of Athletics and Facilities.

Other responsibilities:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

2. Participate in campus activities as available.

Education, experience, & skills required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred.

2. Proficient computer skills are required.

3. Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of NAIA, affiliated Conference, departmental, and University compliance rules and regulations as well as a commitment to those ideals.

4. Demonstrated commitment towards academic integrity and the graduation of the student-athlete.

5. Demonstrated commitment towards student-athlete welfare.

6. Demonstrated commitment towards fiscal responsibility.

7. Excellent organizational skills.

8. The ability to provide strong leadership and direction for assigned administrative area of responsibility.

9. Demonstrated ability to be a “Team Player” within the Department of Athletics and the University.

10. Commitment to the overall Mission, Philosophy and Goals of the Department of Athletics and the University.

APPLY NOW!

Applications should be submitted via email toVeronica Torrez (vtorrez@usw.edu).