department of athletics policies & procedures - UNC Wilmington ...

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director of
Student Aid Association.
LEVEL OF PUBLIC CONTACT: A great amount of public, university and business
community contact is necessary. Seeking the business community’s involvement with the
annual giving program and daily contact with essential volunteer captains and board
members are primary responsibilities of this position. Community contact is also
enhanced through public appearances, speaking engagements, and participation in special
events.
MONETARY RESPONSIBILITY: Donations received are deposited into proper
accounts.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL DATA: As a
member of the Director of Athletics’ staff, any knowledge of confidential data is
protected, and never released without specific acknowledgement of release from the party
involved.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITION: This position requires a person who
is trustworthy, and loyal to the institution and the athletic department, enthusiastic about
the department’s direction and potential growth. Must be knowledgeable about current
team activities, incoming recruits, health and well being of players, special events and
promotional plans. This position requires a person who can courteously handle a variety
of tasks at one time.
PREFERRED ABILITIES: Experience in intercollegiate athletics, excellent
communication skills.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SPORTS INFORMATION
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting the Sports Information Director in
publicizing the 19 men and women’s intercollegiate sports of the university by
distributing weekly news releases to the news media, updating media outlets on the
student-athletes, coaches and teams and serving as a liaison with the CAA and NCAA
offices. Assists the Sports Information Director in writing, editing, designing and
publishing all printed materials for the athletic department. Assists the Sports
Information Director in maintaining individual and team records for immediate and
historical reference of all teams. Assists in game-day operations with all facets of media
services, including press row seating, operation of the media room, press conferences and
post-game reporting. Assists in contacting hometown news media of student-athletes to
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