Carroll College invites applicants for a Director of Sports Information. This position will be responsible for the oversight of a comprehensive public relations program and serve as the primary media contact for the College’s 15-sport NAIA intercollegiate athletic program. Originally founded in 1909, Carroll College, located in Montana’s state capital Helena, is a private, four-year, Catholic diocesan college providing undergraduate education to nearly 1,500 students. Carroll has distinguished itself as a pre-eminent and award-winning leader in academic programs including pre-medicine, natural sciences, nursing, engineering, data analytics, social sciences, and the humanities. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Carroll as the #1 Regional College in the West for seven consecutive years and second among “Best Value Schools” in the West for the past two years. Forbes ranks Carroll as the top college in Montana. Students choose Carroll for its combination of exceptional academic programs, affordable tuition with generous financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and the strong close-knit community that exists on a beautiful campus in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Carroll College Athletics is home to 15 sports and over 385 student-athletes who excel in the field of play, the classroom and the community. The Fighting Saints compete in the NAIA’s Frontier Athletic Conference and are an associate member of Cascade Collegiate Conference. Across all sports, Carroll has earned six national championships and several dozen conference titles. The Fighting Saints have also won a record 14 Frontier Conference Bandy Memorial All-Sports Trophies, more than double the next closest conference rival. Responsibilities for this full-time, 12-month position, reporting to the Director of Athletics, includes: serving as the athletic department’s communication representative to both internal and external constituents; providing oversight to the athletic web site and social media platforms; managing game-day personnel in the areas of web streaming, statistics, and table crew; maintaining complete historical records including photography and video archives for the athletic department; supporting athletic department’s special events and projects through the development of promotional materials; and assisting with the marketing and promotions of the athletic department.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications or other related field with a master’s degree preferred. Desired qualifications include three years’ experience in sports information or related field; familiarity with the sports of Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Track and Field, Cross Country, and Golf and their associated statistics; working knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, DakStats and StatCrew; web site development and maintenance; and web streaming production. Desired skills and attributes include: demonstrated excellence in sports journalism; refined oral and written communication skills; developed graphic design abilities; competent web designer; basic photography and videography skills; strong work ethic; high level of integrity and honesty; ability to work nights and weekends; attention to detail; highly organized; and effective at multi-tasking.
To receive priority consideration, submit (1) a letter of application, (2) resume, (3) unofficial copy of transcript (highest degree), and (4) names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references by August 27, 2018.. Applications can be submitted electronically to employment@carroll.edu.
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including a criminal background screening. EOE
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Carroll College
1601 N Benton Avenue
Helena, MT 59625
