SID, Lock Haven (Pa.) University

Never saw an SID job posted on jjobs.com before (though it does make sense).

Lock Haven may be Division I in wrestling, is Division II in all others.

From jjobs.com:
Position:
Seeking Sports Information Director
Location:
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires:
January 24, 2007
Job ID: 714703

Description:
Lock Haven University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, seeks applicants for the position of Sports Information Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of sports information for 18 NCAA programs, including but not limited to: the production and distribution of media guides, press releases, and game day programs; maintenance of all content of athletics Web site; game day coverage; budget planning and management; and media relations. Communicating and working closely with coaches, athletic administration, and student athletes is essential. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field. Proven proficiency in computer-related skills in desktop publishing and layout. Experience in Web site maintenance. Coordinate photography services. Excellent editing and proofreading skills with AP style experience. Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and to meet deadlines. Available to travel and work evening/weekend hours. Applicants must successfully complete interview process to be considered as a finalist. For application information, go to the LHU Web site at http://www.lhup.edu/HR/adm_mgmt/index.htm. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

Well, Lock Haven certainly isn't an upper echelon PSAC program.

Football has struggled to compete in recent years. Same with men's hoops. Women's hoops, though, had a remarkable turnaround -- something like a 13-game improvement -- last season.

 

Wonder how much a gig like this would pay, just out of wild curiosity.

 

Everyone,

At least Lock Haven didn't drop football like my friends over at Mansfield did.

Such a disgrace, the first school with a night football game in history.

And now they don't have a program.

Ridiculous.

Signed,

Journalista

 

what the hell does that have to do with this job?

 

Absolutely nothing. Although it's probably his best opportunity to vent.

 

Or hers.

Mansfield may be the only PSAC school without a football program.

Anyway, back to LHU. Not the most glorious place, but there are far worse places to live. Less than an hour to Williamsport and State College, and apparently Lock Haven has some (college-themed) nightlife of its own. Just be prepared for a lot of long bus rides, though.

 

I beg to differ. [/Clarion University alum]

 

Wow, I stand corrected. PSAC sports aren't my specialty, to say the least.

 

No, you were right the first time, wicked.

I just forgot to use the sarcasm font.

 

I imagine they will get plenty of aps for this one since it pays in the high 30s-low 40s and that is plenty to live off in Clinton County. Since there seems to be a quick turnaround and they want someone in place quick, by the ap date, my guess is the university higher-ups have someone in mind that they want in that office and probably are waiting to see if he or she applies. Since its an athletics position, it's probably someone that's in good graces with the athletic director.

 

Everyone,

So, I wanted to vent.

But, my first love went to Mansfield, and I always enjoyed the atmosphere of a football game there.

I met my love when my alma mater, Central Connecticut, went to play Mansfield in 1991. The Blue Devils and the Mounties tied at 35-all, before deadlocks were decided by overtime at the collegiate level.

Oh my, I am dating myself.

Mansfield is a nice place. As is Lock Haven. And I am sorry if I came off as venting, when of course, it has nothing to do with the job in Lock Haven.

Signed,


Journalista