Assistant Director, Sports Information

Anderson University Athletics and Department of Sports Information invites applications for a full-time 12-month position as Assistant Director of Sports Information. Anderson University is an innovative entrepreneurial premier comprehensive liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The University seeks a candidate with a strong Christian value system lifestyle and commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

The Assistant Director assists the Sports Information Director with the promotion of Anderson University Athletics through local media social media and the internet. The Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating all day-to-day interaction between members of the media and Anderson University Athletics Department as well as coordinating media interviews with coaches student-athletes and administrators. This position will assist with maintaining webcasting capabilities and adherence to NCAA production guidelines and the development of a positive relationship with national regional and local media. Additionally this role oversees the creation of media guides game programs and other printed materials as well as editing record keeping and web page maintenance. Attendance at all home events to cover games and handle management of event staff is required.

Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a bachelors degree preferably in journalism communications or related field along with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required. Prior experience in a college or university environment is preferred as is familiarity with Presto NCAA Live Stats and Adobe Creative Suite. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities are required. An understanding of NCAA Division II and South Atlantic Conference rules and regulations and ability to maintain confidentiality collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and demonstrated commitment to Anderson Universitys Christian mission is essential.

Anderson University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sex disability age religion genetic information veteran or military status or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under the local state or federal law in its employment or in the provision of its services including but not limited to its programs and activities admissions educational policies scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other University-administered programs. As a Christian institution of higher education Anderson University is entitled to certain religious accommodations under federal and state law including Title IX of the Education Amendments Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For questions or concerns contact the Office of Human Resources at .