Assistant Athletic Director- Strategic Communications



Administration/Professional

Lawton •
ID: A1700C
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Full-Time/Regular

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Athletic Director- Strategic Communications at Cameron University, an NCAA Division II institution in the Lone Star Conference, is a highly responsible and demanding position. The University has a winning tradition in athletics and is strongly supported by the local community. Assistant Athletic Director-Strategic Communications position represents 1.0 (FTE) of the full-time job assignment. This is a 12-month assignment. All members of the Athletic Staff are expected to be team players supporting each other while promoting the mission of the University, supporting the philosophy of the Athletic Department, and assuring the well-being of all student athletes. The Sports Information Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of a high-quality collegiate athletic sports information program, which is in conformity with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations and policies.

Job Duties as Assistant Athletic Director-Strategic Communications include, but are not limited to:

• Support and perform duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Assistant Athletic Director- Strategic Communications



Administration/Professional

Lawton •
ID: A1700C
•
Full-Time/Regular

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Athletic Director- Strategic Communications at Cameron University, an NCAA Division II institution in the Lone Star Conference, is a highly responsible and demanding position. The University has a winning tradition in athletics and is strongly supported by the local community. Assistant Athletic Director-Strategic Communications position represents 1.0 (FTE) of the full-time job assignment. This is a 12-month assignment. All members of the Athletic Staff are expected to be team players supporting each other while promoting the mission of the University, supporting the philosophy of the Athletic Department, and assuring the well-being of all student athletes. The Sports Information Director will be responsible for the development and implementation of a high-quality collegiate athletic sports information program, which is in conformity with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations and policies.

Job Duties as Assistant Athletic Director-Strategic Communications include, but are not limited to:

• Support and perform duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Obtains and edits information concerning all phases of the university’s athletic programs for publication on local, state and national levels.
• releases information to newspaper, magazines, radio, television, or to be presented in speeches, brochures,
• Informational bulletins, media guides or websites concerning programs within the athletic department.
• Maintains the athletic website.
• Maintains sports records and publications of statistics on a regular basis.
• responsible for organization and coordination of score keeping, statistics recording and all other table
• Workers at all home athletic events.
• Build relationships with local, state and national media outlets and their personnel.
• Assists in the marketing and promotion of the university’s athletic department.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of all sports information areas and equipment.
• Recruiting student workers.
• Develops a budget within the allocated institutional resources and manages expenditures of funds within the developed budget.
• Performs fundraising for the program and the Athletic Department.
• Supervises professional and student assistants.
• Active involvement in community service activities.
• Assure the academic success of the student workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION: The Assistant Athletic Director-Strategic Communications will be under the direct supervision of the Athletic Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree.
2. College, graduate assistant or high school sports information experience.
3. Proficient in computer skills, which include statistic programs, website design and maintenance, and various software programs.
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Demonstrated organizational and management ability.
6. Strong work ethic with a team player’s positive attitude.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Sports Information experience at the college level.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience.

INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING : Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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