Athletics Assistant Sports Information Director

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POSITION: A full-time position is available in Intercollegiate Athletics beginning July 1 2026 or sooner if agreed upon. The working title of this assignment is Assistant Sports Information Director with an official title of Communications Specialist. The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Overview

This role serves as a central force behind a 25-sport championship-caliber athletic department demanding elite-level organization communication and game-day execution. The position requires a professional who thrives under pressure operates seamlessly in fast-paced competitive environments and elevates the visibility and prestige of UW-Eau Claire Athletics through strategic media branding and statistical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead communications contact for multiple varsity sports acting as the primary liaison between teams media outlets campus partners and the broader athletics community.
• Deliver comprehensive media resourcesincluding photography video highlights athlete bios statistical updates and game schedulesto support coverage and promotion of assigned sports.
• Direct and execute game-day operations for all assigned teams including media setup public address announcing official scoring roster and program preparation and immediate post-game reporting to regional and national outlets.
• Advance the departments branding and digital identity through high-impact social media strategy graphic design and video production that aligns with institutional standards.
• Manage award nominations and recognition campaigns for student-athletes ensuring their achievements receive appropriate regional and national visibility.
• Recruit train and supervise game-day staff including statisticians photographers videographers and other event personnel.
• Utilize advanced statistical platforms such as PrestoStats NCAA Genius LiveStats and Gymnastics Virtius to produce accurate real-time in-game data and maintain season-long statistical archives.
• Serve as the Official NCAA Scoring Representative for all UWEC home competitions ensuring compliance with national standards and reporting protocols.
• Design high-quality digital contentincluding pre/post-game graphics award templates and recruiting materialsusing Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop InDesign Premiere).
• Commit to extensive night and weekend coverage supporting the full competitive calendar of a multi-sport NCAA program.
• Support daily operations of the Sports Information Office and contribute to department-wide initiatives as assigned by the Sports Information Director and Athletics Director.

Additional Support Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process media credential requests for local regional and national outlets.
• Arrange interviews with coaches student-athletes and staff ensuring professional and timely communication.
• Assist in promoting home events special initiatives and fundraising campaigns.
• Contribute to the development of innovative media and public relations strategies that enhance the departments competitive brand.
• Support the publicity and communications efforts for a complex 25-sport athletics model.
• Maintain and enhance a strategically driven athletics website ensuring timely updates and high-quality content.
• Oversee media coverage logistics for home events integrating modern broadcast and production technologies.
• Produce video features highlight packages and live-streaming content for digital platforms.
• Create editorial content for fundraising materials brochures advertising radio promotions and campus publications supporting intercollegiate athletics.
• Assume other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; a Masters degree and prior collegiate athletics experience are considered valuable assets.
• Extensive knowledge of all 25 UWEC sports and a demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills paired with strong leadership qualities and the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• A proven commitment to athletic excellence within an academic setting with professionalism and stamina required to support a demanding NCAA athletics schedule.
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusivity.

UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire an institution of approximately 9000 students and 1200 faculty and staff is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity sustainability leadership and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails strong public schools a vibrant arts scene and local food culture and abundant sports and recreational opportunities.

APPLICATIONPROCEDURE:Applications are submitted electronically.Please follow instructions found on the following Web site: ID #.Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to:

Nick Hoven Assistant Athletic Director - Media Relations/Sports Information at

To ensure consideration completed applications must be received by June 7 2026. However screening may continue until the position is filled.

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• Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns projects and initiatives

• Writes edits and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns

• Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources

• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects

• Provides project management and execution of communications programs initiatives and tactical plans

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INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

UW-Eau Claire an institution of approximately 9000 students and 1200 faculty and staff is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity sustainability leadership and innovation. To learn more about UWEC visit .

The City of Eau Claire situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails strong public schools a vibrant arts scene and local food culture and abundant recreational opportunities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. SeeWis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.