Sports Information Assistant Director (Part-Time)

at Texas A&M University - Texarkana in Texarkana, Texas, United States

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Texas A&M University – Texarkana

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University Athletics

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TAMUT values diversity among its leadership, faculty, staff, and students and is committed to promoting fairness, equity, and inclusion throughout the University. We believe that a shared commitment to a diverse, inclusive environment helps advance our mission, fosters collaboration, and enables our students and employees to achieve a sense of well-being and belonging.

As part of our commitment to an inclusive environment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process and to perform essential job functions after hire.

This is a part-time position, which assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides. Assists with maintenance of the Athletic Department’s Web site.

The Sports Information Assistant Director is responsible for assisting with statistical reporting of information to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Red River Athletic Conference along with developing social media avenues to promote TAMUT athletics while developing, maintaining, and implementing a highly efficient, organized, and professional department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; producing and editing game programs, game notes and media guides; helping to maintain historical records; distributes athletic information to all media outlets; and assists in the relations with local, regional, and national media

+ Assists with game-day operations, including media relations, game management and statistical services

+ Trains and supervises graduate students, student workers and game-day staff

+ Provide support to the Director, Sports Information and Athletics Director

+ Assist with updating and maintaining the athletic website, all social media platforms i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and look to continue its growth.

+ Compile and distribute statistics, maintain school records, write game day stories for website

+ Operate computer programs including Presto Sports and Dakstats and reporting information to the NAIA

+ Assist in day-to-day operations within the athletic department.

+ This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in sports journalism, sports administration, public relations, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Two (2) years of related experience

+ Demonstrated strong writing and verbal skills

+ Web design and basic computer application experience

+ Demonstrated reliability and ability to perform under deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s degree

Other Requirements

+ Effective organizational and time management skills

+ Knowledge of Presto Sports and Dakstats and utilization in the sports of soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, and basketball

+ Knowledge of reporting statistical information to the NAIA and its process

+ Knowledge in working with SIDHELP/PRESTO SPORTS and athletic websites

SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL:

This position may supervise student workers and/or interns.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To receive full consideration, you must have your application in by 11/03/2022.

To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, 3 professional reference’s contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.

Please remember once you submit your application you will not be able to “revise” or upload any documents. If you have any questions about uploading or a revision to your application, you may contact HR@tamut.edu.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a comprehensive regional university that provides students with academically challenging, engaging, and rewarding educational experiences through quality teaching, scholarship, student support services, co-curricular programming, research, and service.Through the personal attention of our faculty and staff, students are afforded the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, abilities, and skills to become leaders in their chosen professions and to prepare for the opportunities of serving in a global environment.A&M-Texarkana began in 1971 as part of East Texas State University and joined The Texas A&M University System in 1996. Our 375-acre campus, which opened in 2008, is near beautiful Bringle Lake in Texarkana, Texas, in a region known as the Ark-La-Tex.With a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community leadership, A&M-Texarkana is comprised of three academic colleges: education and liberal arts; business; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The university accommodates students by offering flexible class schedules, web-based courses, and online degree programs.A&M-Texarkana is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Red River Athletic Conference, with men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, and softball programs.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (903) 223-1360.