State University of New York Athletic Conference (DIII)
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Sports Information Director
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Sports Information Director
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Category:
Professional Staff
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Department:
Athletics & Recreation
Locations:
Fredonia, NY
Posted:
Jun 16, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
201584
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About State University of New York at Fredonia:
The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students in 65+ majors and 55+ minors and certificates. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success.
The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto.
Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords residents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter.
SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package.
Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals:
SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge
CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship
CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation
RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism
Read a message from State University of New York at Fredonia's President.
Job Description:
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
KEY RESPONSBILITIES
Reporting to the Director Athletics, the position will discharge the following responsibilities:
Coordinate and oversee all publications for the department of athletics and each sport, including: press releases, game day programs, social media, all graphic and video productions, season highlights, championship interviews, game stories, feature stories on student-athletes, and other communications
Create, edit, plan and manage all content on athletics website(s).
Ensure timely and accurate stats and provide statistical and story coverage for all intercollegiate contests
Manage engaging, relevant, and timely social media presence for the department by carrying out publicity on appropriate platforms and participating in content planning and execution.
Tell stories to engage, promote programs, and recruit students through the use of videos, photos, interviews and audio
Maintain the statistical database for each conference sport and report official competition results to the NCAA, SUNYAC and conference affiliates, media and university community
Attend all home sporting events and other university events as directed by the Director of Athletics or his/her designee. This will necessitate working night and weekend hours.
Coordinate to ensure that game workers are hired and assigned to cover the various game management functions required for each sporting event, such as public address announcer, scoreboard, live streaming video, and other functions.
Work collaboratively with coaches and others to identify, prioritize, establish and accomplish sports information objectives.
Assist with marketing and development initiatives and contribute to the overall strategic initiatives of the department. Ensure alignment with brand attributes and SUNY Fredonia strategic planning, as well as that of Student Affairs and Athletics as it pertains to area of focus.
Supervise and mentor sports information staff, including student interns
Demonstrate a willingness to work flexible hours during the academic school year including nights, weekends and holiday breaks, as necessary
Ability to seek out professional relationships with media that will benefit the visibility and reputation of the athletic program.
Participate in committees and provide service to the Department, University, and Profession
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated high level of motivation with strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work with student employees in a timely, positive, professional, and collaborative manner
Ability to make independent decisions and comfortable assuming a leadership role in executing assigned duties appropriately.
Mastery of communication, marketing, and public relations skills
Willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues for program growth and enhancement
Ability to learn and adapt to necessary software. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), live-streaming software and process (Boxcast), Stat Crew, NCAA Genius and Presto statistical software experience
Possess CPR/AED/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain timely upon hire.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Demonstrated willingness and ability, to travel as needed and work a flexible schedule, which includes nights and weekends as needed.
Supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work with student employees
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the needs of diverse faculty, staff, students, and university community
Experience managing social media and demonstrated results leveraging social media engagement
Valid driver's license and ability to pass LENS certification
Willing to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certifications
Two years of relevant work experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree
Possess current CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
Previous experience working in a collegiate athletic office or similar field
Prior professional experience in athletics communications, including social media, press releases, and related work
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, live-streaming software (Boxcast), Stat Crew, NCAA Genius and Presto statistical software
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, 12 month term appointed,SL3 Senior Staff Assistant, UUP-represented position. The start date will be negotiated with the final candidate and be no later than September 12, 2026. The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by July 13, 2026 will be given full consideration. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.
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