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EEO Statement

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Position Information

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EEO Statement

Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Faculty Rank or Job Title

Coordinator of Athletics Communications

Job Category:

Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

EEO number:

24P077

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate

$40,450

Salary Band:

UC S03

Job Summary/Basic Function:

1. Generate and/or disseminate content intended to inform and project a positive brand image of Wright State Athletics and the University2. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, statistics and results of teams, players and coaches3. Act as the secondary contact for media

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree 2+ years of experience in collegiate sports information or relevant field Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Must work well individually and in a team environment Proficiency with MS Office suite of products, and desktop publishing Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Experience with producing creative video content for various social and digital platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or relevant field of study Experience with website management Experience at the Division I level

Essential Functions and percent of time:

45% – PUBLICITY AND MEDIA RELATIONS Write and edit news releases, game recaps, game notes/previews and features in order to publicize Raider Athletics. Disseminate game results via web site, social media, and other methods deemed necessary. Assist media, general public and other NCAA schools with requests. Coordinate efforts designed to promote teams, coaches and players to media sources. Serve as primary contact for women’s basketball and other assigned varsity sport programs. Nominate student-athletes and coaches for conference, regional and national awards. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, statistics and results of players, teams and coaches. Coordinate such events as media days, press conferences, conference championships for hosting media relations efforts and other media relations events. Coordinate all operations during games, including assignment of seating for writers, statisticians, radio, television, photographers and scouts; and enforce post-game interview policies. Establish effective interpersonal relationships with coaches, players, administrators, students and the public. 20% – VIDEO PRODUCTION Lead efforts to create, develop and produce high quality video content, including elements for social and digital platforms 15% – SOCIAL MEDIA Compose social media content for Raider Athletics and individual sport programs 10% – PUBLICATIONS Write, edit and design pertinent Athletics Department publications for assigned sports. Publications include media guides, game programs, etc. for assigned sports. 5% – PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Recruit, hire, train and supervise other staff members and/or interns Supervise statistical crews and other event support personnel. 5% – Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

Various working conditions. Ability to participate in evening and/or week-end work related activities.Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University to make an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources. Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

12/19/2023

First Consideration Date:

01/10/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have at least 2+ years of experience in collegiate sports information or relevant field?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have experience with Adobe Creative Suite?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have experience with producing creative video content for various social and digital platforms?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.

   • WSU Careers website
   • Academic Careers
   • Academic Keys
   • Chronicle
   • Diversity in Higher Ed
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
   • Facebook
   • HBCU
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Monster
   • Other Social Media
   • Personal referral
   • Women in Higher Ed
   • Other

Required Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume/CV Optional Documents

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