Welcome to West Liberty University! 

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

 The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for Sports Information Director.  This position is responsible for developing and administering the flow of sports news about the university to the media. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Prepares news releases for print, broadcast and social media.
• Maintains and refreshes athletic website with the latest features, releases and visual elements.
• Responds to statistical and other report requirements for the appropriate governing athletic association.
• Develops, implements and updates an annual plan to promote and provide information regarding athletics and athletic programs.
• Prepares and oversees design for all media guides, game programs and publications for the university intercollegiate teams.
• Respond to media requests for news articles, photos, interviews and features for print and electronic media 
• Arranges for photos and maintains a photo archive for each sport and the department
• Maintains current and accurate statistical files for each report
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

 For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

 Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

 West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

 West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

 Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

 West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2 years + Sports Journalism or collegiate sports information department required
• 5 years + Collegiate sports information administrative experience at the NCAA institution preferred
• 1 year + Oversight scheduling and assignment of resources.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Promotes information sharing
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

About West Liberty University

West Liberty University is a forward-looking, four-year public university steeped in a rich heritage as West Virginia’s oldest institution of higher education. Established as West Liberty Academy in 1837 (26 years before the state was admitted to the Union), it was created to respond to the need for higher educational opportunities west of the Appalachian ridge. The institution is named for the town in which it is located. West Liberty was so named in the late 18th Century as the westernmost point of the new liberty provided through the Declaration of Independence

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