Sports Information Director

Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services 1 Job Search Category/Discipline Marketing/Communications 1 Time Basis Full Time 1 Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac) On-site (work in-person at business location) 1 Athletic Strategic Communications Specialist - Athletics Job no: 560224 Work type: Staff Location: Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Marketing/Communications, On-site (work in-person at business location) Position Description Job Summary Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director, Marketing and Communication, the Athletic Strategic Communications Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic communications and elevating the profile of Cal Poly Athletics. This will include overseeing the Athletic Communications staff, crafting a strategic and proactive approach to enhance the most visible and important messaging opportunities for Cal Poly Athletics and each of its teams. This position will work closely with the Associate Athletic Director for External Relations on all communications, media inquiries, statements and social media postings in an effort to effectively engage the Mustang fan and donor base, as well as the San Luis Obispo community at large. This is a full-time temporary position and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement. (at least 6 month +1 day) Department Summary Cal Poly is committed to providing a broad based, high quality, competitive, NCAA Division I athletic program that affords student-athletes opportunities to take advantage of Cal Poly's unique Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly's Athletic teams compete in the Big West, Big Sky and Pac 12 conferences. Cal Poly fields twenty-one athletic teams with approximately 550 student athletes. Key Qualifications Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of marketing and communications theory and media vehicles. Thorough knowledge of athletics events and applicable NCAA bylaws as related to sports information and athletics media relations. Thorough knowledge of and ability to use effectively media outlets including planning media coverage and media publicity campaigns for athletic events. Ability to build and manage more sophisticated media contacts. Strong story development and journalistic writing skills. Ability to write and edit media guides, brochures, game programs, new releases and game stories. Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages. Education and Experience Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Licenses, Certificates, Credentials: Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Salary and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Range:$62,136 - 75,744 per year Classification Range: $62,136 - $90,516 Per Year Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. Cal Poly Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu . Please watch the video linked here to learn more about the CSU system. Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. Supplemental Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSUemployee who was conditionally offered the position. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Cal Poly is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct. Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. #J-18808-Ljbffr