Coordinator, Sports Communication - University of Rhode Island : Job Details

Position InformationPosting Number SF02061 Job Title Coordinator, Sports Communication Position Number 107262 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 7 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $47,768 - $50,768 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, LimitedDepartment InformationDepartment Sports Information Contact(s)Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency NotesPosition is full-time calendar year, limited to 06/24/2028 with anticipated renewal._____________________________________________________________________________________Job Description SummaryAbout URI:The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City._________________________________________________________________________________________________BASIC FUNCTION:Assist the Associate Director, Athletics Communications and New Media in developing, coordinating and implementing communications and public relations strategy for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, its roster of sports, staff, coaches and student-athletes. Create and implement initiatives that bring the stories and accomplishments of the programs, coaches, staff and student-athletes to the general public. Provide input to the external relations team comprised of individuals from sports information, development, corporate relations, marketing, promotions, ticket sales, game operations and special events.Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for external communications with the media, general public, students, alumni, faculty, and staff for programs assigned.Serve on external relations team for all matters related to internal and external communications.Develop, mentor, supervise, lead and evaluate game staff, interns, and student assistants.Assist with hiring and training of required game management personnel.Provide timely and editorially sound information on GoRhody.com.Assist with all forms of internal and external communication, including official team and department social media accounts.Willingness to work nights and weekends at athletic events.Within assigned sports, responsible for all game management issues that are relative to media and public relations.For assigned sports, coordinate all statistical accumulation and dissemination, records and archives, and serve as primary media relations liaison to all applicable conferences and to the NCAA.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:Personal computers - both PC and Apple; printers. Software to include: StatCrew/The Automated Scorebook statistical software; all Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite applications, with an emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop.Required QualificationsREQUIRED:1. Bachelor's degree.2. Minimum of one year of experience in collegiate sports information or professional sports public relations.3. Demonstrated administrative experience.4. Demonstrated experience with computer and internet technology.5. Demonstrated experience with desktop publishing.6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.7. Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating an effective internal and external communications strategy.8. Demonstrated experience with special event, game-day and media operations.9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.10. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.11. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:1. Master's degree.2. Demonstrated administrative experience in NCAA Division I, and/or from an affiliate conference or professional sports association.3. Demonstrated experience with computer software for game statistical functions.4. Demonstrated knowledge of photography and design.5. Demonstrated knowledge of publications development and efficiencies.__________________________________________________________________________________________________The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.Posting Date 09/11/2025 Closing Date 09/24/2025 Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:(#1) Cover letter.(#2) Resume.Note: References will be upon request by the committee.Quicklink for Posting