Assistant Director, Sports Information

Job Title

Assistant Director, Sports Information

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Athletic Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

$2,964.00 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

This position may pay more than the minimum proposed salary listed above, depending on experience and/or qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.

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 in the maintenance of the official web site

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

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

Education and Experience:

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

• Two years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Job Posting Close Date:

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

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.

Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.