Sports Information Director

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Sports Information Director

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Position Title

Sports Information Director

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Position Category

Staff (Exempt)

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1

Location

Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, provide information and services to internal and external communities regarding CLU’s 22

NCAA

Division

III

intercollegiate sports; to be primary content creator for, and curator of, the Athletics website; archive sports statistics; promote a positive image of the University’s sports programs; work closely with

SCIAC

,

NCAA

, sports reporters, coaches, student-athletes and staff; provide sports news for media and internal publications.

Representative Duties

Provide information (including photos) and services to the campus community, Hall of Fame committee, external communities,

SCIAC

,

NCAA

and media regarding the University’s athletic teams; provide information to local, regional and national agencies as required. E

Manage and create the content of www.CLUsports.com (Athletics website), with releases, previews and recaps, photos/videos, game results, rosters, coach and student-athlete bios, statistics and schedules; and work collaboratively with Web Communications to improve the site regularly and to ensure content is current and accurate. E

Supply original content, manage and monitor all Social Media outlets used by the department. E

Promotion of upcoming athletic events. E

Nominate coaches and student-athletes for various athletic and academic-related awards, conference, regionally and nationally. E

Cultivate professional relationships with sports reporters and editors to ensure substantial coverage of student athletes and sports-related news. E

Prepare publications including game programs, posters, brochures, and schedule cards for each sport. E

Produce necessary content for the video board for football and soccer to include contest title slides and Senior Day slides. E

Conduct interviews with coaches, student-athletes, administrators and others for publications and to promote the University’s 22

NCAA

athletics programs. E

Maintain up-to-date historical documents and statistical archives for Sports Information. E

Provide

CLU

Media Services with the necessary information to ensure live streaming of home contests. E

Coordinate Live Stats and promote other Live feeds (video, audio) via schedule pages; hire students and freelancers as needed for game coverage, within budget; coordinate photography coverage of home sporting events. E

Manage events by scheduling statistics crews for all home athletic events, supervising the press box, and assisting the media with statistics, highlights and requested information. E

Supervise

SID

Graduate Assistant as well as students and interns; assign and review all work for the Sports Information Office. E

Manage

SID

budget, including student employment funds. E

Manage the publication of a bi-weekly electronic newsletter. E

Work collaboratively with Director of Athletics, student-athletes, coaches and administrators to actively promote Cal Lutheran intercollegiate athletics. E

Work collaboratively with SIDs and coaches of opponent teams to gather and exchange information. E

Serve on Editorial Board of

CLU

Magazine and as the primary sports writer providing story ideas, copy and photos for the magazine. E

Serve as a liaison between Athletics and other campus departments concerning sports information requests. E

Represent Cal Lutheran at

SCIAC

and

NCAA

Division

III

meetings pertaining to sports information, postseason competition, and other conference related matters. E

Perform other duties as assigned

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of

All 22

NCAA

Division

III

sports in which

CLU

student-athletes compete

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Required statistical programs (

NCAA

LiveStats, PrestoStats)

Rules/statistics related to both the

SCIAC

and

NCAA

Solid writing and photography techniques with extreme attention to detail

Desktop publishing programs (Adobe Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Contribute, Illustrator, etc.) and social media.

Web and electronic filing techniques

Social media content development and management

Ability To

Use strong oral and written communication skills effectively on deadline

Post and edit web content in the office and remotely

Provide news releases, statistics, records, feature stories and publications for numerous sports.

Understand and incorporate university branding and printing policies

Multitask while working on deadline in variety of environments

Work with a variety of personalities; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Develop interesting, innovative and creative materials related to University sports.

Function well on both Mac and PC platforms

Hire, train and schedule/coordinate student-workers/interns to perform functions in the sports information office and at sporting events

Use a digital camera and video recording equipment including a flip cam device

Meet deadlines on a constant basis and manage time efficiently

Must have the ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends. Since the position involves highly irregular hours, the

SID

will have flexibility in determining normal and consistent work hours. A weekly schedule of office hours, games, and other activities should be made available to the Director of Athletics

Conduct business with the highest ethical standards

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or related field and three years of experience in sports information with

NCAA

LiveStats and PrestoStats experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in

NCAA

Division

III

sports information

Writing and distributing press releases in the associated press format

Licenses and other requirements

Valid California driver’s license

Physical Abilities

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to enter data into computer and to operate office equipment; Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and hear to exchange information and make presentations; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; pushing, pulling or lifting light objects; bending and reaching to store and/or retrieve files; walking across a campus, including walking up and down hills.

Environment

Working environment includes both indoors and outdoors; exposure to various weather conditions, including temperature extremes; subject to vehicle operation to conduct work; travel is required; frequent weekend and evening hours is required; Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Hiring Range

66,560 - 70,000

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | Staff003592022 | | Number of Vacancies | | | Desired Start Date | 08/01/2024 | | Position End Date | | | Open Date | 07/12/2024 | | Close Date | 07/28/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Application Procedure/Special Instructions | | | Statement |
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please explain your perspective and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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