Sports Information Director

Sports Information Director

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Sports Information Director
Assistant Vice President/Athletic Director
Athletic Administration
On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
Full-time
No
27-2090

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Sports Information Director

POSITION:
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DEPARTMENT:
LOCATION:
JOB TYPE:
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Sports Information Director
Assistant Vice President/Athletic Director
Athletic Administration
On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
Full-time
No
27-2090

General Job Description for the Sports Information Director:
The Sports Information Director capitalizes on the visibility of an institution’s athletic program to promote the
institution and its mission, expediting and stimulating positive media interest by providing a comfortable
avenue for fair, accurate coverage. The Sports Information Director serves as a positive communication link
with a variety of the institution’s constituents, including the staff, media, fans, community members, alumni,
student-athletes, parents, and prospective students. This position will require evening and weekend hours and
may be on-call to respond to requests from any of those groups.

Key Responsibilities for the Sports Information Director:
Public Relations Specialist

• Help gain publicity for athletes’ academic and athletic accomplishments via radio, newspapers,

magazines, television, social media, and the web.

• Help to raise the institution’s national profile.
• Enhance opportunities for athletes, coaches, and institutions to receive awards or honors and

ensure that all nomination materials are properly prepared and submitted.

• Maintain and update athletic website content while ensuring full ADA compliance.

Event Manager

• Organize, train, and supervise staff for statistical crews.
• Accommodate media and facilitate interviews.
• Provide information and statistics before, during, and after events to the media.

Television Coordinator Oversight

• Oversee all television programs for the university, including pre- and post-production editing

and software/hardware maintenance.

Publications Professional

• Produce numerous brochures, media guides, and schedule cards often with limited resources and

short turnaround times, reducing the need to hire outside vendors.

• Provide on-staff expertise in desktop publishing software.
• Manage an institution’s athletics website, keeping copy, stats, and photos updated daily.
• Possess expertise in printing processes, paper grades, trade standards, printing costs, and bidding

to save thousands of dollars each year.

Administrator

• Manage operational budgets.
• Serve as a historical resource, manage archival files, and coordinate athletic Hall of Fame

selections, activities, and operations.

• Manage photo files and coordinate photo shoots.
• Submit score reporting forms and other required materials to conference and national offices.
• Provide students with professional work opportunities and assist them in developing writing

skills as well as communication and management skills.

• Oversee all social media for the department.

Qualifications for the Sports Information Director:
Education

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of two years of successful sports information in a collegiate athletic department.

Other

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and desktop publishing tools.
• Skilled in statistical software with experience in web content management.
• Flexible schedule; available to work evenings and weekends as required.

Why Join Tiffin University?
Tiffin University offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your financial expertise directly
supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation, transparency, and partnership—and
provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Tiffin University, we believe in taking care of our employees. That’s why all full-time employees enjoy a
comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution & Flex Spending Account with

options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.

• Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life

insurance and short-term disability.

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
• Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
• Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or

local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other
protected characteristics.

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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