Assistant Sports Information Director

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Assistant Sports Information Director Position Number A01975 FLSA Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 35 Department Athletic Administration Campus Rose Hill Work Arrangement Onsite Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy. Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations, the Assistant Sports Information Director will be the primary media contact for assigned varsity sports. This position requires frequent travel, as well as evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

Assists with administering all media services for the Athletic Department, designing and editing media guides and game programs, coordinating interviews, producing press releases and game notes, and recording statistical information.

Manages media relations event and game-day activities.

Maintains and updates the athletic website to include scores, rosters, schedules, articles, press releases, statistics, and game notes. Responsible for incorporating statistics and video streaming for selected sports.

Provides conference offices with required information for weekly releases and announcements.

Assists the Athletic Department in its communication and public relations initiatives with the Office of Public Affairs.

Assists with the preparation and editing of scripts and publications for Athletic Department special events.

Complies with all NCAA, Atlantic 10, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others. Additional Functions

Operates University-owned or leased vehicles to transport students, staff, and/or equipment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or other related field.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a collegiate sports information office or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance issues as they pertain to publicity and promotional efforts.

Exceptional writing and editing skills.

Computer experience with Photoshop, PageMaker/InDesign and Microsoft Word.

Knowledge of NCAA Genius and Statcrew software programs.

High level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Valid Driver's License.

Minimum Starting Salary $69,993 Maximum Starting Salary $80,000 Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1121P Number of Vacancies 1 Start Date ASAP Posting Date 08/14/2026 Special Instructions EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often Hearing, Listening, Talking Often Standing Often Walking Often Running Not Required Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often Climbing stairs Often Climbing ladders Not Required Reaching overhead Often Pulling, pushing Often Shoveling Not Required Lifting - up to 20 pounds Seldom Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.