Asst. Sports Information Dir.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Sports Information Director will assist the Sports Information Director inpublicizing all 19 Illinois Institute of Technology varsity athletic programs. Illinois Tech is locatedin Chicago, Illinois, and competes as an NCAA Division III member of the Northern AthleticsCollegiate Conference (NACC). Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Capturing in-game statistics timely and accurately via statistical software programs
• Manage live streaming and public address at all home athletic events.
• Promoting the athletic programs through multiple media formats via athletics website and social media channels
• Maintain Sports Information department technology, ensuring devices and software are. up-to-date and relevant to the department needs
• Engage with athletic program coaching staffs to identify their needs for both game-day. operations as well as publicizing their programs / athletes
• Help manage the budget related to sports information needs.
• Point of contact for the Illinois Tech Athletics Hall of Fame.
• Participate in select Athletic Advisory Board Meetings.
• Archive historical data such as school records, honors / awards, all-time letter winners, opponent records, year-by-year results, etc.

Benefits Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here : COMMUNICATIONS This job will require excellent writing and oral communication skills to both internal and externalpopulations, including the assistance in cultivating key relationships with current / potentialsupporters of the program. Ability to manage the Athletic Department website will be crucial.This job will require excellent teaching skills in working with student personnel. CUSTOMER SERVICE This position will have a major impact on athletic recruitment and donor relations. The AssistantSports Information Director will play a major role in managing the Athletic Department brand.The position will be responsible for the “front door” of perception as to the effectiveness andattractiveness of the program. Special Schedule Requirements Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Previous experience as in Sports Information at the college level ispreferred. Knowledge & Skills Basic Word and Excel skills required for data entry; good organization skills to manage complexdepartment budgeting; and bi-lingual skills to communicate with all students.Knowledge of web site function is essential. Knowledge of statistical programs (Live Stats,Presto Stats, StatCrew e.g.) is essential. Knowledge of live-streaming operations is highlypreferred. Experience with photography, videography and editing of photos and videos is highlypreferred. Knowledge of audio production / broadcasting to be able to work with studentannouncers would be helpful. SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY This position will involve supervision of student workers and some Athletic Department staff whowill be assisting in game management. There are 10-12 student workers with a budgetedamount of 300 hours of work for Sports Information. Physical Environment and Requirements Working at games may involve outdoor work or indoor work outside the office. Outdoor gamesmay be played in inclement weather in some sports. This job will require some moving of lightequipment (15 lbs or less) and may involve standing for some period of time. Certifications and Licenses List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred. COSIDA Membership. Key Responsibilities Key Responsibility Maintain and enhance the Athletic Department website, ensuring that all scores, statistics andstories are current and up to date. Percentage Of Time 40 Key Responsibility Help oversee social media efforts of the Athletic Department. Percentage Of Time 20 Key Responsibility Gather and report results and statistics to appropriate organizations and media outlets in atimely manner. Make sure that all statistics and results are compiled and submitted appropriatelyat the end of each season. Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility Oversee scorers’ table operations and live streaming for all home athletic contests. Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility Work with Office of Marketing & Communications to promote and publicize student-athleteachievement, personal stories, and success Percentage Of Time 5 Key Responsibility Serve on appropriate campus committees or initiatives and perform other departmental dutiesas assigned by the Athletic Director Percentage Of Time 5