Sports Information Director/Assistant to the AD

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1 St. Thomas University Sports Administration November 21, 2011 Sports Information Director/Assistant to the AD St. Thomas University's Department of Athletics is pleased to announce an OPEN FULL-TIME POSITION for Sports Information Director/Assistant to the AD. The incumbent must have at least 2 years experience in sports information/media relations or equivalent. Please send a cover letter, resume and recommendations directly to Laura Courtley-Todd. Her contact information follows. We anticipate a December 1 start date. Laura Courtley-Todd, Director of Athletics St. Thomas University NW 37th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL (305) Work (305) Fax [email protected] Assistant / Associate Professor In Sport Management

2 Job Information: Candidates are being sought for a tenure-track position in the Department of Sport Management, a unit in the College of Education at Florida State University. The department has four pillar areas: finance/economics, legal issues, marketing, and media and culture. Applicants should have research and teaching expertise that will contribute to and support one or more of the department s pillar areas. Visit for more information about the Department. Responsibilities: Candidates should be available to begin work in August The individual hired will be required to maintain an active research agenda, possess strong knowledge of qualitative and/ or quantitative research methods for the effective mentoring of masters and doctoral student research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, seek external funding, and contribute to department and university growth through appropriate service activities. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for the position include: earned doctorate in Sport Management or related field; college/university teaching experience; experience mentoring, or evidence of ability to mentor graduate students; experience procuring external funding or evidence of willingness to seek external funding. Other: This is a nine-month, tenure earning position at the assistant or associate professor rank, with possible summer employment. The anticipated start date for this position is August 7, 2012 (Fall 2012 Semester.) Rank and salary will be commensurate with an individual s experience. How to Apply: Those interested in the position should apply through the Florida State University website at Interested parties are required to complete the online application. In addition, candidates should submit an application packet that includes a current curriculum vita, a letter of application explaining an individual s qualifications for the position, the names and contact information of three references, and a copy of graduate school transcripts to our application coordinator: Erika Bettilyon, Administrative Specialist, Sport Management, 1002 Tully Gym, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

3 Review of applications will begin December 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity: Florida State University is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Last week's additions to the Official Sports Industry Job Board include the following: CATEGORY: Football JOB TITLE: Director of Fan Marketing & Research Create the annual marketing & promotional calendar for the team. Responsible for fan engagement & marketing activities via social media outlets. Coordinate player/coach/mascot/cheerleader appearances in conjunction with promotion of special events & projects CATEGORY: Soccer JOB TITLE: Soccer Analyst Perform the live player performance analysis during competitions. Interpret live match events. CATEGORY: Basketball JOB TITLE: Basketball Operations Executive Assistant

4 Coordinate all team travel. Assist the coaching staff with non-basketball needs. Assist with the preparation of documents & presentations. Maintain the department calendar & staff directory. CATEGORY: Sports Marketing Agency JOB TITLE: Event Coordinator Responsible for on-site event operations including management, set-up & breakdown. Assist in administration & operations including coordinating weekly hospitality, making travel arrangements, & coordinate on-site materials. Weekly travel to locations to assist in the activation & supervision of on-site programming. CATEGORY: Sports Marketing Agency JOB TITLE: Event Coordinator Responsible for on-site event operations including management, set-up & breakdown. Assist in administration & operations including coordinating weekly hospitality, making travel arrangements, & coordinate on-site materials. Weekly travel to locations to assist in the activation & supervision of on-site programming. CATEGORY: Athlete Representation Firm JOB TITLE: Hospitality Account Executive Assist with event pre-planning, execution & post-event wrap-up for hospitality program. Manage existing relationship with regional client, working to ensure that all area events are scheduled & meet program parameters.

5 Manage online guest registration system & database. Create personalized itineraries. Assist with the coordination of travel arrangements. CATEGORY: Sports Media JOB TITLE: Sports Writer Responsible for researching & writing feature stories. Provide local coverage for professional & amateur sports. Assist with design & copy-desk responsibilities. CATEGORY: Basketball JOB TITLE: Director of Basketball Operations Responsible for all day-to-day administration of team operations. Provide administrative support to General Manager & Head/Assistant Basketball Coaches. Coordinate team travel. Prepare player contracts & league related legal documents. Assist with draft, college prospect evaluation, & statistical analysis. Assist with in-person scouting of collegiate & professional players. For more information us at: Sports Careers Institute, LLC New Jobs Listed include positions as a director of athletics, associate AD for compliance, conference commissioner, interns, assistant AD for external affairs, and much more. Academic Coordinator - The University of Tulsa Internships - Arizona Diamondbacks Director of Athletics - Western Carolina University Assistant Director for Marketing, Campus Recreation - Auburn University

6 Assistant Director of Annual Giving - Elon University Development Events Coordinator - Rice University Associate AD for Compliance - University of South Dakota Senior Assistant Director of Recreational Sports - Sam Houston State University Student Athletics Program Specialist - Kingsborough Community College Athletic Coordinator - Montgomery College Assistant Athletic Director for External Affairs - Bradley University] Commissioner - Landmark Conference Assistant Director of Recreation - Roanoke County (VA) Assistant Director of Athletic Public Relations - University of Richmond Intern in Athletics - University of New Mexico Associate AD - SUNY Geneseo Athletic Director - Northern State University Membership Director - YMCA (Quincy, MA) Director of Recreation - University of Houston Director of Athletics - Marshall School (Duluth, MN) To view these positions and more go to our website at Please contact Candace Walker in FFC 207 for more information By Phone: or By [email protected] St. Thomas University Sports Administration November 21, 2011