Major Duties

• Prepare press releases to communicate with the general public regarding news and information for assigned sports (programs)
• Create content, post items, and monitor the social media accounts for the athletics department and assigned sports (programs)
• Oversee the productions of game-day programs and other publications for assigned sports (programs)
• Serve as a departmental archivist with regard to statistics and relaying of statistical information to the NCAA conference for assigned sports (programs)
• Nominate student-athletes and teams for various conference and national awards
• Oversees all aspects of the Rip Griffin Center production room and the athletic department facility scoreboard/videoboards
• Works with the department’s event manager in coordinating game day scripts
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Communications

Job Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong managerial and organizational skills
• Commitment to the institution’s mission and vision
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications
• Willingness to undertake innovative approaches
• Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student and staff population
• Ability to perform well under stressful conditions
• Ability to listen critically

Other Required Skills & Abilities:  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs and statistical programs including NCAA Live Stats and Stat Crew/Automated Scorebook
• Experience with the Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator) strongly preferre
• Experience with Show Control Studio family of software programs used for Daktronics videoboard display

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience working within a media relations/sports information office within a 4-year collegiate environment highly preferred

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Walk a long distance around campus and in buildings.
• Required to regularly sit and stand.
• Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, distributing mail and picking up small objects.
• Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information.
• Lift packages and/or move heavy objects, 50+lbs.
• Work evenings and weekends

About Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock Christian University is a private university located in the heart of the South Plains in Lubbock, Texas, which is also known as the Hub City with a population of over 250k. The Chaparrals and Lady Chaparrals are a member of the Lone Star Conference and they have been an eligible postseason member of NCAA Division II since 2015-2016, claiming three NCAA Division II National Championships in that span. LCU, which was founded in 1957, offers 17 NCAA intercollegiate programs and offers competitive cheer and Esports.

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