Student Assistant - Creative Programs Assistant (Athletics)

SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

The student assistant for Creative will support the development of visual and digital content for SFA Athletics. This role will assist across social media, video, photography, and graphic design to help tell the story of SFA Athletics, promote events, highlight student-athletes, and enhance the department’s brand. This position is ideal for a student interested in sports creative, digital media, storytelling, and content production.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with the creation of content for social media platforms.
2. Support video production needs, including filming, editing, and content capture.
3. Assist with event and game day photography.

SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

The student assistant for Creative will support the development of visual and digital content for SFA Athletics. This role will assist across social media, video, photography, and graphic design to help tell the story of SFA Athletics, promote events, highlight student-athletes, and enhance the department’s brand. This position is ideal for a student interested in sports creative, digital media, storytelling, and content production.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assist with the creation of content for social media platforms.
2. Support video production needs, including filming, editing, and content capture.
3. Assist with event and game day photography.
4. Help design graphics for social media, marketing, recruiting, and promotional use.
5. Capture content that highlights student-athletes, coaches, fans, and the game day environment.
6. Assist with organizing, editing, and archiving creative assets.
7. Support creative coverage of practices, games, events, and special projects.
8. Help maintain brand consistency across creative materials.
9. Collaborate with communications and marketing staff to produce content that supports departmental goals.
10. Assist with brainstorming and executing creative storytelling ideas for SFA Athletics.
    

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro.
2. Skill in completing assignments with attention to detail.
3. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in written form.
5. Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with others.
6. Ability to solve problems and think creatively.
7. Ability to develop and implement creative new ideas.
8. Ability to be coached with a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence.
9. Ability to take direction and show initiative on tasks.
10. Ability to be punctual and reliable.
11. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday as events dictate

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT

Please use the "Other" document for evidence of work related to the position.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

SFA's breathtaking campus is located in the heart of East Texas in historic Nacogdoches. Did you know that if you live in the Houston or Dallas areas, Nacogdoches may actually be closer than Austin? It's true!

SFA's salary grade table can be found in the pay grade structure section on the HR Manager's page.

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is committed to providing a safe environment for its students and the broader campus community. SFA's police department actively works to prevent and respond to criminal activity through various measures, including comprehensive reporting practices and emergency alert systems.The university's Annual Fire and Safety Security Report details on-campus crime statistics, including incidents of forcible sex offenses, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and aggravated assault.

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