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Simpson College seeks qualified candidates for a Full Time Assistant Sports Information Director.
Principal Duties
This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics Communication and will manage the day-to-day operations for the SC Athletics Communication department, emphasizing:
Assist with the development and execution of the athletic department’s strategic digital communications and marketing strategy for assigned sports.
Write and disseminate news and feature articles as well as pre- and post-game releases for assigned sports.
Assist with oversight of Simpson Athletics social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and other channels as well as provide assistance for sports-specific platforms.
Collaborate with the Office of Marketing & Strategic Communications on publications and graphics as well as the proper and consistent use of the College’s brand identity.
Assist with facilitating game day coverage as well as train and supervise student employees to support statistical entry and athletic event operations.
Required Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with a diverse student and staff population
Strong organization skills
Demonstrable aptitude for computer skills (PC-based Microsoft Office applications and NCAA Statistical software).
The successful candidate will have the ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
Simpson’s 85-acre campus Indianola campus is a beautiful space and where the majority of classes are offered to their students. Located in south-central Iowa, just 12 miles south of Des Moines, Simpson’s main location gives students the best of both worlds: the friendly atmosphere of a college town with the benefit of living near an exciting metropolitan area. Indianola is host to many nationally known events, including the Des Moines Metro Opera and the National Balloon Classic, which features hot air balloons competition and family entertainment. Simpson’s second campus is located in West Des Moines, Iowa, which is a part of the Greater Des Moines metro area, and serves adult and graduate students. The West Des Moines campus is easy to access, has efficient classrooms, and an environment devoted to learning for students who likely are balancing work and family life as they return to school. Classes offered at the West Des Moines campus are targeted towards Simpson’s continuing and graduate students who are looking to take classes at night or closer to home.
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