Dept Number/Name: 0-0510-000 / Intercollegiate Athletics

College Division: Executive Services-Intercollegiate Athletics

Salary Plan: Administrative

Job Code/Title: 9605 / Sports Information Rep.

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: commensurate with experience

Position Number: 00013305

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF. Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is housed in the athletics external services department and reports to the associate athletics director for communications. The candidate administers all communications, media relations and social media functions for USF's women's basketball , other collegiate sports as assigned, and administrative duties within the communications office. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment to advance the brand of USF Athletics and the university. Adheres to all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cultivate and expand awareness, affinity and support for the university and its athletic programs through strategic communications and public relations. Build relationships and regularly communicate with local, regional and national media outlets to facilitate coverage of athletic programs. Work directly with national television broadcasts to ensure accuracy, provide information and tell the USF story in a positive manner.

Write, edit and distribute press releases, game stories, game notes, media guides and other pertinent written materials and ensure accurate and timely updating of sports pages on athletics website GoUSFBulls.com. Nominate and promote student-athletes for awards.

Lead creative and engaging social media efforts to project the USF brand for athletics programs, working closely with the athletics designer, Bulls Vision and digital media strategist to produce graphics, GIF's and short video.

Plan, coordinate and supervise game day media functions and credentialing of staff and media for designated sports.

Assist in the recruitment, coordination, and instruction of a student volunteer staff of approximately 8-10 individuals that assist with functions of the communications department.

Work with Assoc AD for Communications to develop and implement strategy and lead communications office; coordinate photo shoots; execute some office manager duties; interface with other athletics departments, university personnel and external publics and create positive and productive relationships.

Maintain accurate historical records, biographies and statistics and coordinate the keeping of in-game statistics for designated sports.

Work with head coach, coaching staff and student-athletes to prepare them for successful media interactions and social media use.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience that is directly related to duties and responsibilities specified.

PREFERRED:

Master's degree in related field and one year experience in Sports Information, Public Relations or Mass Communications. Experience in a sports information related field is preferred. Working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Stat Crew software, Final Cut Pro or similar video editing software, HTML, Titan and other desktop publishing tools. Experience shooting, editing and producing video packages is encouraged. Experience working with a variety of constituents and members of the media. Able to manage a high workload with frequent interruptions and creativity a must.