Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Information

Anderson University; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson University in South Carolina is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Information. This full-time role involves enhancing the visibility of athletics through media relations, digital content, and game-day operations.

The candidate should have a strong Christian value system, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing communications, developing engaging content, and collaborating with coaches and student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience in a college or university environment preferred.
• Familiarity with NCAA Division II rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enhance visibility of Anderson University Athletics.
• Coordinate media relations, digital content, and game-day operations.
• Maintain athletic website content and manage event communications.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

NCAA Live Stats

Presto

Job description

## Assistant Athletics Director, Sports InformationApplylocations: Anderson, SCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100181Anderson University Athletics and Department for Sports Information invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Assistant Athletic Director (AD) for Sports Information. Anderson University is an innovative, entrepreneurial, premier comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university seeks candidates with a strong Christian value system, lifestyle, and commitment to the integration of faith and learning. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information, the Assistant AD for Sports Information plays a key role in promoting and enhancing the visibility of Anderson University Athletics through strategic communications, media relations, digital content, and game-day operations. This position coordinates interactions between the Athletics Department and local, regional, and national media; assists with media interviews; and develops engaging content that highlights student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs. Responsibilities include maintaining athletic website content, supporting webcasts and FloSports productions, creating game programs and promotional materials, managing statistics and event communications, and assisting with social media content and graphics. The Assistant Sports Information Director also supports game-day operations, coordinates event staffing, promotes student-athletes for awards and recognition, maintains historical records, and collaborates closely with coaches, administrators, athletic trainers, and student-athletes. This position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, in support of athletic events and departmental activities. Knowledge equivalent to that gained through a bachelor’s 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 University's Christian mission is essential.