Director of Sports Information

Job Purpose

The Sports Information Director (SID) will support the Athletic Department Administration to continually promote and market the University's Athletics programs; assisting in the operation of a department, which sponsors 21 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III varsity sports. Primary duties center on managing the operations of an NCAA Division III sports information office and all media relations functions. The director will be responsible for all aspects of traditional game day sports information operations, which include marketing materials, producing pre and post-game notes/interviews, arranging for action photography, logging game statistics and reporting results. The SID will support in the activities of a (NCAA) program and foster an environment that promotes the university's core values and a commitment to NCAA rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Athletic Director and AD to promote and market George Fox University Athletics.
• Develop, implement and update an annual plan to promote 21 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic programs
• Responsible for developing and maintain the Athletic Department website and social media presence
• Assist individual coaches to coordinate promotional material for their respective team.
• Coordinate the statistics crew and compiles event statistics during the event.
• Responsible for supervising, writing, editing and designing of all athletic publications (media guides, game programs, pre and post event stories).
• Maintain current and accurate statistical files and historical archives for each varsity sport.
• Create and edit video highlights and promotional packages
• Provide statistics to the NCAA national office and the Northwest Conference (NWC) office, as well as the media
• Assist the Associate Athletic Director including, but not limited to, the planning, development, and execution of all athletics events
• Serve on Athletic Hall of Fame Committee.
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications (MarCom) to align the athletic department with the University's marketing mission.
• Coordinate with other offices and departments on campus as needed including Admissions and MarCom.
• Stay up-to-date, knowledgeable and compliant with all NCAA and NWC rules and regulations

Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Sports Information Director will supervise student workers and/or event management staff and when available.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Director of Athletics.

Working Conditions

• Position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work to attend competitions, practices and university events. Out-of-town travel required to support and promote department. Physical requirements are those of Normal office conditions with some outside work consistent with game management responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Marketing or Communications is required, a Master's degree is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years Sports Information, preferably in a small college or university setting.
• The successful candidate must also have excellent event management and organizational skills.
• Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Desktop publishing skills as related to the production of publications required. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop Illustrator, and Stat Crew necessary.
• An evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the institution's goals, including signed agreement with GFU Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement and being in living agreement with same.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow instructions.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community, we especially encourage applications from individuals who can help us achieve our diversity goals.  

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by
• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
• Free Fitness Center membership
• Free parking
• Rich employee benefits

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years.

Each day we look to broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts.

Our Purpose: To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

 **This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

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