Clerical Assistant - Athletic Communications

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Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Clerical Assistant - Athletic Communications

Posting Number

26TM0027

Department

Athl - Facilities & Operations

Overview

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Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Clerical Assistant - Athletic Communications

Posting Number

26TM0027

Department

Athl - Facilities & Operations

Overview

The Rutgers Division of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 24 intercollegiate sports, comprised of 14 women’s and 10 men’s programs, that compete at the Division I level. The Scarlet Knights are members of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, the nation’s premier academic and athletic conference, after officially joining the league on July 1, 2014. Known as “The Birthplace of College Football, Rutgers hosted Princeton on Nov. 6, 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game, with RU earning a 6-4 victory. 

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Clerical Assistant – Athletic Communications for Athletics – Facilities & Operations.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Work with Rutgers Athletic Communications office to update and maintain athletic pages, schedules and rosters on ScarletKnights.com.
• Assist with writing and editing news content for ScarletKnights.com, including game previews and recaps as well as feature stories on student-athletes and other members of the organization.
• Help manage statistics for athletics programs.
• Curate content to be posted on social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and X.
• Work with select staff to manage and distribute credentials for select athletic events.
• Assist with updating program notes to be distributed to broadcast partners.
• Work alongside fulltime staff to help manage games and events on campus.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Salary Details

$15.92/hourly

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Part Time

Working Hours

19.5

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Qualifications

| Minimum Education and Experience |
- High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience.

| | Certifications/Licenses | | | Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
- Writing and editing experience.

| | Equipment Utilized | | | Physical Demands and Work Environment | | | Special Conditions | |

Posting Details

| Posting Open Date | 01/23/2026 | | Posting Close Date | 02/02/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
All applicants must complete and attach in the “Applicant Document” section under “Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form” the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form (provided in the link below)

https://scarletknights.com/documents/... | | Regional Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | | Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) | | City | Piscataway | | State | NJ | | Location Details | |

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent, and/or up to 4 years of relevant experience?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you completed the Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete form listed under the special instructions area of the application? If you have not completed the form and/or answer "No" to this question, you will be disqualified from the applicant pool for this posting.

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Affirmation of Association with a Prospective Student-Athlete Form

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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