Sports Information Director

Job Title: Sports Information Director

Department: University Relations & Athletics

Reports To: VP of University Relations & Director of Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $25,000.00-$30,000.00

Location: Takoma Park, MD-On-site/In-office. NOTE: This position is not eligible for any type of regular remote or teleworking arrangement.

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY: Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU's vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

SUMMARY: The Sports Information Director is responsible for leading the University's sports information and athletic communications functions. This role requires a regular on-campus presence and close collaboration with the Athletic Director, coaching staff, student-athletes, and University partners to support competitive excellence and institutional visibility.

This is a part-time position with variable hours based on athletic seasons, competition schedules, and University needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Focus: Athletics communications, media relations, and digital content for assigned sports programs.

• Direct and manage sports information operations for assigned and priority sports, aligned with the academic calendar and competitive seasons.
• Serve as the primary media contact for assigned sports; coordinate correspondence with media, competing institutions, officials, and conference/NAIA partners.
• Write, edit, and distribute athletics communications materials, including press releases, game recaps, feature stories, and digital content.
• Maintain and update the WAU Athletics website (wauathletics.com) for assigned sports and ensure accuracy of schedules, rosters, and statistics.
• Oversee and train student workers and statisticians to support game-day operations and statistical reporting.
• Manage athletics social media content in coordination with the Office of Integrated Marketing and Communications.
• Coordinate graphics and video content using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, or similar tools, leveraging shared departmental resources where available.

Other Duties

• Represent WAU Athletics at meetings, events, and conferences as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in collegiate athletics, coaching, sports information, or a related field.
• Experience with athletics communications, media relations, and digital platforms preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

• This position requires regular on-campus presence during core business hours, with flexibility to adjust schedules around practices, competitions, and travel.
• Evening, weekend, and travel commitments occur primarily during the competitive season and are balanced through schedule adjustments during non-competition periods.
• The work environment includes office and athletic facilities with a moderate noise level.

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES

• Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources. Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law.
• As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university's religious beliefs and values.
• Title VII Exception Notice

Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. If a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.