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Position Title Student Worker- Athletic Communications Assistant (Fall/Spring)

Position Approval Date 05/10/2023 Is this position budgeted? Is this position an essential position? No About Susquehanna

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Position Summary

Job Summary

The Fall/Spring Athletic Communications Student Assistant will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day and gameday operations for home events. This position is defined as a non-exempt position under FLSA regulations.

Specific Responsibilities

Play-by-play broadcasting

Filming and live video production

Public Address Announcing

Statistics (can be trained)

Photography and Videography

Social Media

Writing

Game Day Operations (scoreboard, camera operation, setup, and breakdown, etc.)

Graphic Design

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Quick learner.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Good communication skills.

Work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Learning Objectives

Day-to-Day Operations of a NCAA Division III Athletic Communications Office

Responsibilities of conducting NCAA Division III athletic events

Producing sports content

Public Relations

Career Readiness:

- Career & Self-Development

- Communication

- Critical Thinking

- Equity & Inclusion

- Leadership

- Professionalism

- Teamwork

- Technology

Required Qualifications

Education

First Year, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior SU Student in any course of study

Experience

No experience required.MUST be available to work nights and weekends. Work in all weather conditions. Versatility and flexibility as games and staffing can change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Location Susquehanna University Campus

Additional Requirements

Previous experience working in sports/athletic field.

Knowledge and experience in a specific field (production, sport statistics, photography, graphic design, announcing, writing, social media, etc.)

Basic knowledge of how to use common software titles including: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite

Certain positions will require working office hours under normal business hours.

This position is about 20 hours per week at $7.25 per hour.

Physical Demand

Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Position requires the ability to move about the campus. Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction. Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach. Position requires occasional stooping, crouching and bending. Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Working conditions are indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications Special Instructions to the Applicant Benefits Eligible No Number of Months Other Additional Work Schedule Details? Hours per week during the academic year (39 wks) Hours per week during the summer (13 wks) Status Temporary Posting Date 05/09/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Anticipated Start Date Posting Number AH00929

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Other Additional Documents