FP401 - Assistant Director for Sports Communication

Title : FP401 - Assistant Director for Sports CommunicationState Role Title : Faculty-ProfessionalHiring Range : Commensurate with credentials and experiencePay Band : UGAgency : Norfolk State UniversityLocation : 808 McCrae DriveAgency Website : WWW.NSU.EDURecruitment Type : General Public - GJob Duties Norfolk State University, a NCAA Division I institution, is seeking applicants for an Assistant Director for Athletics Communication. This candidate will assist with the management of the media relations department and serve as the primary contact for all communication and public relations efforts for the department of athletics for specific sports. The position will report directly to the Associate Director for Communications.Responsibilities : Serves as the primary media relations contact for Norfolk State University NCAA Division I athletic programs for specific sports, including overseeing writing, editing, and distributing sports information in the form of Athletic Department website stories, social media accounts, press releases, media guides, game programs, and telephone interviews on a timely basis.Coordinates and reports compilation of statistical records, records of competition, and archival information on a timely basis.Spearheads the response to University and public inquiries related to athletic events, student-athletes, and coaches, while cultivating and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and national media to maximize coverage and exposure for the athletics programs through traditional and new media sources.Coordinates the nomination and promotes serious consideration of outstanding student-athletes as candidates for Conference, Regional, and National awards, both for athletic and academic excellence.Media relations function on the day of competition.Responsible for hiring, coaching, developing, and reviewing performance of the staff.Supervises game-day workers for home competitions of assigned sports, including statisticians, clock operators, public address announcers, scorekeepers, etc.Provides supervision to game day workers during home competition; provides statistical and / or game-tracking services during athletic competition as needed for assigned sports.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degreeEducational or hands-on experience related to media relations and / or mass communicationStrong oral and written communication skillsProficient in social media platforms and website contentKnowledge of NCAA rules and regulationsProficient in current and developing trends (video, voice, data, and computing technologies)A successful criminal background check is required.Additional Considerations Master's degreeTwo years experience in media relations in intercollegiate athleticsSpecial Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board / Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. Applicants must attach any relevant forms when submitting their state application and / or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and / or résumé.Contact Information Name : Office of Human ResourcesPhone : 7578238160Email : NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTEDNorfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as finalists for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position and may include : criminal history, reference checks, degree validation, DMV records, license verification, and credit report reviews. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr