Director of Athletics Communications (MBB)

About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

Directs the development and distribution of news releases to various information media under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director. Maintains public relations with the University community and the state of Florida.

• Publicize every aspect of intercollegiate athletics, including serving as the primary contact for men's basketball and other sports as assigned
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Adhere to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Director Sports Information. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Directly supervises federal work study personnel, and/or part-time employees/interns.
• Collaborates with External Relations on all collateral material and brand messaging and strategy..

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About FIU

 

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

 

Directs the development and distribution of news releases to various information media under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director. Maintains public relations with the University community and the state of Florida.

• Publicize every aspect of intercollegiate athletics, including serving as the primary contact for men's basketball and other sports as assigned
• Maintains confidentiality for the department. Treats with utmost confidentiality and sensitivity any matter pertaining to medical, academic and personal data of student athletes and any information either directly or indirectly impacting the University and/or Athletic Department.
• Adhere to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Director Sports Information. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Director of Athletic Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
• Directly supervises federal work study personnel, and/or part-time employees/interns.
• Collaborates with External Relations on all collateral material and brand messaging and strategy..
• Ensures that the assignments of the Assistant Athletic Director are consistent with the unit efforts to set the tone for informational services for the promotion of intercollegiate athletics events, coaches, and student athletes
• Manages details for media coverage of home events. Travels to designated away events to act as media liaison. Plans and executes the preparation of editorial content for game programs, media guides, releases, newsletters, the Internet and assists to coordinate production and design.
• Procures game operations personnel for events as needed following prescribed University procedures for employment sign-on.
• Adheres to the strict confidentiality of personal and academic data pertaining to each student-athlete. Responsible for direct interface with the athletic department's academic support unit and resultant availability of confidential personal and academic data pertaining to each student-athlete.
• Coordinates the content and layout of all printed material, and the organization and planning of athletic events, under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director.
• Records and reports game statistics to the conference office and NCAA as necessary.
• Arranges photo sessions as needed for individuals and special events, as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director.
• Maintains internet pages, posts releases and photographs.

Minimum Qualifications

 

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience; OR Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience; OR eight (8) years of appropriate experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Departmental Requirements

 

Experience in sports information or related field.

Desired Qualifications

 

• Experience working in a collegiate athletic environment.
• Previous media relations and skills with image-editing, video editing and desktop-publishing software are desired, particularly some experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with recording and reporting NCAA Genius and Statcrew.
• Experience with Sidearm Sports Technology Platform.

Job Category

 

Administrative

Advertised Salary

  $55,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule

 

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

 

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

 

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University

How To Apply

 

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

 

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications". 

_ To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. _

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

 

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

 

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

 

_ FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu. _

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