Sports Information Director - Athletics

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. 

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene, and Woodburn. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Sports Information Director is responsible for the overall administration of sports information, communication and promotion for Pacific University’s Athletic Department, including all varsity and junior varsity programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Media Relations – Serve as primary media contact for Pacific Athletics.  Establish and foster relationships with sports reporters from the Oregonian, Forest Grove News-Times, Hillsboro Argus and other organizations.  Produce and disseminate press releases for each in-season sport.  Produce and disseminate special releases for coaching milestones, coaching changes, etc.  Produce hometown releases to promote achievements of athletes.  Write athletics related summaries and features for University publications including the Alumni Magazine and quarterly newsletter for our booster club. Arrange and coordinate interviews with players and coaches.  Provide media passes and media seating upon request for athletic events.
• Statistics – Serve as the statistician for all sports.  Compile statistics for all in-season sports following events.  Release statistics on weekly basis and as requested by coaches.  Reports statistics as required to Northwest Conference and NCAA.  Compile and maintain historical data and all-time statistics and records for all sports.  Compile official rosters for all sports.
• Game management – Hire and supervise staff to provide game management for volleyball, soccer, basketball, football, swimming, lacrosse, golf, wrestling, track & field, baseball, and softball.  Supervise game staff (scorekeeper, scoreboard operator, shot clock operator, announcer, computer statistician, video board production).  Provide adequate training for game management staff in both equipment operation and use of statistical software.
• Web site – Maintain and update Pacific’s Athletic Web site and social media sites.  Provide content for Web site and social media sites.  Update sites with game recap and statistics after every home event.  Develop relationship with the Marketing and Communications office and work with them in keeping sites in line with University policy and style.
• Publications – Publish media guide for football and game day programs for other varsity sports as appropriate.  Aid with individual teams in producing publications, such as camp brochures and newsletters.  Help to coordinate and publish seasonal sports schedules and postcards for booster club events.
• Recruiting – Responsible for the compilation and publishing of Athletic Department fact sheets.  Work with University Relations on design of sheets.  Work with Enrollment Management and Assistant Director of Athletics on content.
• Promotions – Coordinate promotion of athletic events both on campus and in community; mainly through the use of social media.  Post scores and upcoming event notices on our social media sites.  Develop and execute in-game promotions and contests.  Act as the staff advisor to the student lead Red Den club. 
• Awards and honors – Coordinate Hall of Fame nominations for the Hall of Fame selection committee and lead organization of the Hall of Fame event.  Coordinate end of the year Boxer Awards and assist with organization of the SAAC year-end banquet.  Assist coaches and administration in nominating athletes for regional and national recognition.  Provide information and data for Boxer Club Student-Athlete of the month.
• Administration – Maintain office operating and work study budgets.  Develop relationships with Northwest Conference SID and fellow professionals at sister schools.  Must maintain working knowledge and follow all Northwest Conference and NCAA rules.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

•     Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Associate Director of Athletics.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY:

The Sports Information Director will report directly to the Director of Athletics.  The Sports Information Director will be responsible for direct supervision of all work-study students. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's Degree is required.  Two years in Sports Information or a related field (Journalism, Communications or Broadcasting) is required.  The successful candidate should possess a broad knowledge of athletics, sports statistics and NCAA rules and procedures.  Skills in photography, social media and broadcasting are a plus. 

Knowledge of Macintosh and PC platforms is required.  Microsoft Word and InDesign is essential in addition to knowledge of StatCrew and website maintenance.  Graphic design is a plus.  Salary will commensurate with experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal athletics environment

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

_x_Climbing  _x_Balancing  _x_Stooping  _x_Kneeling  _x_Crouching  _x_Crawling  _x_Reaching  _x_Standing

_x_Walking  _x_Pushing  _x_Pulling  _x_Lifting _x_Fingering  _x_Grasping  _x_Feeling  _x_Talking  _x_Hearing

x__Repetitive motion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

__Sedentary work  __Light work  _x_Medium work  __Heavy work  __Very Heavy work   __Visual acuity

At Pacific University we are dedicated to providing experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. We continue to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

For qualifying employees, our benefits include generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break) and sick leave. We offer medical coverage with alternative care (in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction), comprehensive dental, vision plans, 9% contribution to retirement after one year of service with no match required, free mental health appointments, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. We cover employer paid life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. On campus benefits include free access to our sports facility and library, with discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and gear rentals through our outdoor program (kayaks, snow shoes, bikes and more).

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, provost@pacificu.edu.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by telephone.  The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position.  All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.  Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.