Part-time Athletic Communications Gameday Operations Assistant

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Position Details

The University of Tampa Athletic Department has a position available for a Part-time Athletic Communications Gameday Operations Assistant (hourly position, no benefits) to assist with duties associated with a NCAA Division II 20-team athletic program. This position will assist and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. 

Responsibilities

1. Serve as athletic communications gameday assistant.
   2. Help with gameday setup including staffing of PA announcers, scorekeepers, statisticians, social media, photographers, broadcasters.
   3. Serve as in-game troubleshooter for issues that may arise.
   4. Ensure staffing for sports including volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and other sports as assigned.
   5. Assist in other athletic communications efforts including graphic design, social media, sport coverage.

2. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications

If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.

Position Details

The University of Tampa Athletic Department has a position available for a Part-time Athletic Communications Gameday Operations Assistant (hourly position, no benefits) to assist with duties associated with a NCAA Division II 20-team athletic program. This position will assist and report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. 

Responsibilities

1. Serve as athletic communications gameday assistant.
   2. Help with gameday setup including staffing of PA announcers, scorekeepers, statisticians, social media, photographers, broadcasters.
   3. Serve as in-game troubleshooter for issues that may arise.
   4. Ensure staffing for sports including volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and other sports as assigned.
   5. Assist in other athletic communications efforts including graphic design, social media, sport coverage.

2. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree.
2. Two years' experience in College/University Athletic Communications Department, marketing, advertising or journalism.
3. Proven background in game management at NCAA-sponsored sporting events.
4. Proficiency in desktop software environment including Adobe Creative Suite products.
5. Familiarity with statistical, scoreboard and broadcasting programs.
6. Event management experience.
7. Ability to work long hours, nights and weekends.
8. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely. 

1. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.

2. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. 
1. Resume

Pay Rate
$15.00 per hour

Work Schedule
Part-time work schedule not to exceed 29 hours per week/1000 hours per year.
Nights, weekends and holidays required as needed.
 

The University of Tampa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to facilitate intercultural awareness and understanding.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.  Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.

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