Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information

Job Title

Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Vp Intercollegiate Athletics & Campus Recreation

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

This position supports Texas A&M University—Kingsville’s long and proud athletic tradition by directing increased exposure for the athletics department through media platforms. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: strategically directing the athletics department’s media relation, communications, and promotions; developing, creating and distributing creative content; managing press areas and game day media relations; management, retention, and recruitment of full-time and student media relations staff; liaison to the conference office; and the streaming & production of home events. This position reports to the Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus Recreation, serves as a member of the Athletic Department’s Executive Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage communication department’s daily operations

• Oversee social media communications strategy through creation and implementation across all platforms

• Plan and execute video content on social media and website.

• Oversee game day operations for home contests (statistics, media relations, opponent relations)

• Manage full-time and part-time communications staff

The above 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Two years related experience

Knowledge of – General knowledge of NCAA rules. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education—Master’s degree

Experience—Four (4) years full-time experience in athletic administration

Knowledge of – Demonstrated proficiency in website maintenance, social media, MS Office, STAT Crew, and Adobe Creative Suite. Demonstrated proficiency in game-day media management to include radio, web streaming, and electronic media. Knowledge of NCAA intercollegiate athletics; working knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines. Knowledge of and experience in graphic design.

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.

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