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Assistant Sports Information and Media Relations Specialist
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Position Number: 5338841
Location: Columbus, GA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Assistant Sports Information and Media Relations Specialist

Job ID: 273602
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Department Information

Athletics

Job Summary

Columbus State University, a Division II member of the Peach Belt Conference invites applications for the position of Assistant Sports Information and Media Relations Specialist. This position will perform duties in compliance with all NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, and Columbus State University rules and regulations. Reporting to the Sports Information Director, the Sports Information Assistant is responsible for supporting all aspects of the 13-NCAA sport athletic programs at Columbus State University and additional administrative duties pertaining to home and away games.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: Abides by and complies with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Peach Belt Conference (PBC) rules academic standards, requirements, and policies of the University, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department and reports any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the Director of Athletics or the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.; Provide accurate and up-to-date information to the local media, fans and supporters of Columbus State University on a regular basis.; Cultivate relationships with local media and provide them with an abundance of information regarding CSU Athletics.; Assists in all marketing and promotion efforts of the CSU Athletic Department.; Edit, update and maintain content on the athletic website (csucougars.com) on a regular basis. This includes press releases, statistics, schedules, rosters, text and photographs.; Responsible for all the creation and publishing of communication materials to be disseminated from the Athletic Department, especially brochures, media guides, and all athletic department website information.; Responsible for supporting all in-game operations for statistics, scorekeeping, public address, streaming and timing of all athletic events.; Create content and update CSU athletics social media pages (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) on a consistent and daily basis.; Oversees office student-workers, interns and graduate assistants.; Provides creative support for gameday video production and scoreboards.; Ensure accurate collection and dissemination of statistics and records for all sports.; Author, edit and disseminate printed information released by the athletic department. This includes all publications, various letters, press releases, and web content.; Coordinate staffing of all press and statistical operations at home events to include public address, scoreboard, timing, statistics, and some promotional opportunities.; Coordinate all web streaming and/or broadcast of select home athletic events.; Provides assistance to coaches and athletics administrative staff and coordinates events such as: Girls In The Game, Cougar Club golf tournaments, CSU Athletics Welcome Back, Athletics Hall of Fame, and other select athletic department events.; Provides customer service by providing information to student-athletes, employees, and the general public about programs, policies, and/or processes related to the athletics department; Works closely with all constituents of the athletic department (24 full and part-time staff, 287 student athletes).; Provide general administrative support to the Athletic department, to include answering phones, assisting department visitors, responding to routine queries and/or referring to the appropriate resource, schedule appointments, coordinate department meetings, assist with planning and executing events and serve as department liaison to internal and external constituents.; Serve as the first point of contact for CSU Athletics.; Provide support and assistance with sports program sponsorship, to include sponsor relations, marketing and communication, game day hospitality and promotions, tickets, season passes, and other related activities.; Utilizes ARMS Software program for compliance redundancy and student-athlete biography information.; Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum of three years of experience in the field of Sports Information and Media Relations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: A master's degree and knowledge of statistics for soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, and tennis are preferred.

Proposed Salary

The minimum & recommended annualized salary offer range approved is as follows: $35,868 - 38,852

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: The successful candidate must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills.; demonstrated experience in designing publications and writing sports press releases; a demonstrated proficiency with internet and web applications related to managing an athletic website.; a demonstrated proficiency in all social media platforms.; exceptional leadership skills.; a proven track record of consistently modeling positive behavior at all times; strong follow-through skills, as well as, the ability to plan, organize, and control projects through to completion.; the ability to handle and maintain confidential information.; the ability to work effectively in any community.; and a willingness to travel nights and weekends.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Allyson Cadenhead, Hiring Manager, via email at cadenhead_allyson@columbusstate.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check

Standard

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=273602&PostingSeq=1