Executive Director of Sports Information

Reports Jointly to: Director of Sports Marketing and Communications and Associate Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer
Position Type: Full-time, 11-month exempt position
Salary Range: $68,640.00/annum, DOQ
Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview:

The Menlo College Athletics Department seeks applications for the position of Executive Director of Sports Information. This is a full-time, 11-month, exempt position, and reports jointly to the Director of Sports Marketing and Communications and and Associate Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer. The description of responsibilities below is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all inclusive list of responsibilities.

The Executive Director of Sports Information is a member of the Department of Athletics and is responsible for assisting Menlo College’s intercollegiate athletics program and establishing policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support the individual education goals of student-athletes. The Executive Director of Sports Information serves as the primary sports information and game operations contact for the Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Golf and Tennis in addition to general athletics media content. The Executive Director of Sports Information collaborates closely with coaching staff to promote student-athlete achievements and ensure accurate and timely information for fans and stakeholders.

The position will abide by all the NCAA Division II, PacWest Conference, and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations. Failure to follow NCAA, conference or Menlo College rules will result in my immediate dismissal from all duties.

Key Responsibilities:

The following is intended to be a descriptive but not necessarily all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Work to maximize College resources while advancing the department goals.
Serve as the primary Sports Information and game operations contact for the Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Golf and Tennis programs.
Duties include but are not limited to: updating rosters, creating game day programs, conducting pre and post-game interviews, writing and distributing press releases internally and to local media members, updating rosters and statistics, actively managing event-day Sports Information staff, producing live web streaming and performing play-by-play broadcasts as needed, maintaining and operating StatCrew, StatCrew/PrestoSports statistical software, setting up live statistics for every home contest, managing coach and athlete bio information, nominating coaches and student athletes for preseason, weekly and postseason awards, serve as liaison to conference office
Write feature stories to be used on www.menloathletics.com and in the Menlo Advantage Magazine
Supervise social media content for assigned teams in alignment with the department’s overall digital strategy
Create and post timely, engaging content (score updates, highlights, athlete features) on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and FAcebook to enhance fan engagement and awareness
Process all local media interview requests for assigned sports and inform media of all major happenings, upcoming events, and points of interest
Update record books and student-athlete and coaches’ bios in a timely manner for assigned sports
Maintain statistical archives for assigned sports
Game Operations functions to include scheduling and managing student employees, staffing, hiring and onboarding new student employees and managing a budget, liaison for visiting team, coaches and officials, serve as on-site supervisor for home contests
Delegate day-to-day tasks to a full-time Sports Information Director, part-time Assistant Sports Information Director, and Graduate Assistants
Assist with all Athletics Department event planning, including but not limited to: Fall Athlete Check In, Hall of Fame, OAKtoberfest, and other annual department fundraisers
Maintain open lines of communication and strong working relationships across campus.
Contribute to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sports Marketing and Communications or the Associate Director of Athletics, Chief Operating Officer

Menlo College values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) to build a culture in which everyone is valued, connected, motivated and productive. Menlo is committed to ongoing improvement of the College’s culture and overall environment. It pursues that goal by promoting a sense of belonging, demonstrating respect, enhancing everyone’s experience on campus and making a difference in the larger community.
Menlo is designated by the federal government as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander Serving Institution(AANAPISI). More than half of the College’s population identifies as non-white and almost 30% identify as first-generation students.

Accountability

Accountable for assisting in the overall management of the Athletic Marketing and Game Operations within the Athletics Department, including administrative duties, specifically the mission, vision, goals and objectives. The Executive Director of Sports Information must abide by all applicable NCAA, athletic conference (PacWest), and Menlo College Athletics Department rules and regulations.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in sports marketing, media relations, marketing, sports management, or journalism
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as written and oral communication skills
Experience in athletics administration is required, preferably at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, student-athlete eligibility, and related functions.
Demonstrated proficiency in industry-standard statistical platforms. (e.g., StatCrew, PrestoStats, DakStats)
Demonstrated experience in managing game-day operations is required
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Demonstrated knowledge of marketing, promotions and social media best practices
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to write explicit and engaging sports content under tight deadlines
Ability to speak on-camera or on-air during broadcasts
Demonstrated experience overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of an athletics department
Substantial budgetary experience is requested, and experienced fund-raising is preferred
A dedication to the success of student-athletes in their academic and athletic endeavors, and a commitment to integrity, general equity, and diversity
Demonstrated experience to supervise, direct, and manage others effectively
Ability to work with other professionals across campus
Ability to work non-traditional schedules, including nights and weekends

About Menlo College

Menlo College is a tight-knit community of exceptional, involved people. Faculty members teach and mentor from their perspectives as scholars, entrepreneurs, managers, and community leaders. A non-profit, four-year school, Menlo College attracts students from all over the world, young adults who are committed to learning, playing intercollegiate sports, starting and leading organizations, and volunteering in the community. In support of experiential learning, all business majors at Menlo College are required to complete a 6-unit internship prior to graduation. Psychology majors are also strongly encouraged to complete a for-credit internship. The Menlo College Internship Program is designed to help students apply the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom to professional settings. Menlo’s internship program was deemed the most innovative in the state of California in 2019. Athletics features prominently at Menlo, with more than 50% of students participating as varsity athletes, and yet more students engaged in athletics through club, intramural, and recreation sports. The Department of Athletics strives to complement the Menlo College experience by developing future leaders through its intercollegiate athletics program. Talented and driven coaching and support staff recruit student-athletes who display leadership skills, strong character, a commitment to academics and a high level of athletic skill. With quality programs, the department is a source of pride for the College and the surrounding community; in the most recently-completed full season, we recorded six team conference titles, two national team titles, nine individual national championships, and 21 All Conference awardees — the best year in the College’s 96-year history. We expect better years to still be ahead. Athletics at Menlo College reflects our commitment to providing an equitable, supportive and diverse environment that will teach student-athletes to compete with integrity and sportsmanship, act responsibly and take on leadership roles on their teams, in the classroom, on the College campus and in the community. The campus is located 30 miles south of San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley –one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative locations. Silicon Valley is renowned as an innovation incubator overflowing with opportunities for experience- based learning.

In recognition of the quality of Menlo’s program, the College was named “Best in the West” by The Princeton Review in their most recent ratings, a recognition that has been earned for more than ten uninterrupted years. AffordableCollegesOnline.org (AC Online) brought additional recognition to the quality of the Menlo College experience when they named Menlo as one of the 4-year colleges in California with the best lifetime return on investment (ROI). For more about Menlo College, please visit www.menlo.edu.

Application Process

Please apply with a cover letter and current resume. Submission of all application materials in an electronic format is highly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please email materials to:

Menlo College

Attn: Human Resources Department
1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027-4301
or via email to hr@menlo.edu

Menlo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. All prospective Menlo College employees are required to satisfy a background check, as well as clearance annually for the operation of a motor vehicle on behalf of Menlo College