Sports Information Director

*Category:*: Athletics
*Subscribe:*:
*Department:*: Athletics
*Locations:*: Franklin, MA
*Posted:*: Aug 15, 2024
*Closes:*: Open Until Filled
*Type:*: Full-Time Fiscal Year
*Position ID:*: 180055
About Dean College:


Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for thirteen consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for eight consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 88 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

*What is The Dean Difference?*

The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everything.


Job Description:


The Sports Information Director (SID) will act as the primary media liaison for all 16 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports at Dean College, a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC) for football.

The SID will enhance the visibility of Dean College athletics on local, regional, and national platforms. Responsibilities include managing the department's website, developing an engaging digital media strategy through social media and video platforms, and compiling essential statistics, reports, polls, schedules, standings, and championship data for the College's records.

Additionally, the SID will play a vital role in the Athletic Department's success, aligned with the College's vision and strategic plan. This role involves collaborating with Head Coaches to coordinate annual schedules and contracts, serving as the Official Scorer/Statistician at Dean's home events, overseeing the nomination process for all-conference, regional, and national awards, and leading the organization of the annual Student-Athlete Award Ceremony.



*Position Responsibilities Include:*


* Ensure an effective Sports Information and Social Media Presence at all home games and attend specified away games.
* Manage social media outlets. Maintain, create, and distribute via Facebook, twitter, and Instagram, etc. information pertaining to Dean Athletics.
* Produce department highlight and promotional videos to build brand awareness and showcase student-athlete excellence via social media.
* Prepare news releases for local newspapers, TV and radio stations.
* Create and design media guides, official game programs or necessary information.
* Ensure effective coverage of game responsibilities, including but not limited to; records maintenance, statistics and highlights compiled and transmitted to media/NCAA/others after all games. This includes all pre-season, in-season, and post season materials for all NCAA Division III sports.
* After games and for sporting events, provide statistics to coaches of both teams and to the, GNAC, ECFC, and NCAA offices, along with statistics and game highlights to media contacts.
* Promote student-athletes and coaches for various conference, NCAA, and sport specific athletic and academic awards.
* Compile and submit reporting forms for conference and national statistics leaders.
* Ensure that the Dean College athletics website is maintained and updated.
* Develop and maintain all Sports Information department procedures, reports, updates and records of activity, as well as photo files in accordance with department procedures; archive historical Dean Athletics information.
* Recruit, train, and supervise student workers to perform office work and assist in recording statistical and other information at games.
* Direct student workers as assistants in maintaining records during games and compiling statistics after games.
* Represent the College in matters involving the NCAA, GNAC, and ECFC, as appropriate.
* Other duties as assigned or required.


Requirements:



* Master's degree in journalism, communications, sports management, or a related field (preferred).
* Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, sports management, or a related field (required).
* Minimum of three years of experience in athletic administration.
* Working knowledge of the NCAA.
* In-depth knowledge of web/social media technology, strong writing skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills, including public speaking, and the ability to lead projects.
* Proven skills and experience managing student employees, coaches, teams, and day-to-day operations.
* Ability to work evening and weekends in preparation for and during athletic events.
* Ability to make local and long distance trips, as needed.
* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
* Must be authorized to work in the United States.


Additional Information:


Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.


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