Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information
Salary
$0.00 Monthly
Location
Lorman, MS
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
FY202600172
Department
Athletics
Opening Date
08/05/2026
Job Title
Assistant Athletic Director, Sports Information
Essential Job Functions
- Responsible for the daily promotion of athletic teams
- Produces and manages content on official Alcorn Athletics social media sites
- Produces weekly press releases for each in-season sport
- Maintains statistical data for all sports
- Maintains historical records and data for all sports
- Develops daily and weekly contacts with local media
- Hires and supervises clock operators, statisticians, students workers, public address announcers, etc. for select sports
- Produces game day programs and maintains Athletics Web site
- Serves as primary media contact for all sports
- Compiles statistics for all in-season sports following event
- Supervises staff to provide game management for all sports
- Compiles and publishes Athletic Department Fact Sheets
- Coordinates and promotes athletic events on campus and in the community via use of social media
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field
- One (1) year of experience in a sports information environment
- General journalism and competent photographic skill are preferred
- Experience managing and promoting regional and national tournaments is helpful
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
- Knowledge of trends, techniques and strategies related to sports information
- Proficient computer skills
- Automated Scoreboard statistical scoreboard statistical software packages preferred
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
- Ability to effectively communicate with the media
- Ability to write, edit and/or develop articles, reports and publications
- Ability to effectively supervise student personnel
- Ability to travel as needed to cover athletic events
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and reports
- Ability to represent the ASU athletic department in the areas of fundraising efforts, home game events and within the university's daily operations
EEO Statement
Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer Alcorn State University
Address 1000 ASU Drive, #390
Lorman, Mississippi, 39096
Phone 6018776188
Website https://www.alcorn.edu/