Location: Radford,VA, USA
Working Title Athletics Communication Assistant Position Number W03710 Posting Number W00103P Type of Recruitment General Public Pay Band 3 Is this position restricted? No Work Location Radford Division Central Administration-40 College/Unit Central Admin-Local Auxiliary-460 Department Athletics Administration-46004 Hours Per Week 29 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year
Work Schedule
Normal Work Schedule
Must be willing to work irregular hours including nights and weekends
Physical Demands
Posting Text
Contact Name for Applicant Nicole Green Contact Phone for Applicant (540) ###-#### Education/experience
A bachelor's degree with area of study in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, or equivalent education and experience preferred.
Job Summary
Assisting in all aspects of the Athletics Communications Office including serving as direct contact for several assigned sports, which will be based on experience and knowledge. Assist with general upkeep of the athletic department's website (radfordathletics.com), writing game recaps and featured stories, assisting in the design of social media graphics and content, and other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Experience in a sports information office or media relations office. Working knowledge of computers and desktop publishing programs on Macintosh and PC platforms. Strong interpersonal, communication, and editing skills. Ability to work a flexible schedule to include some evening, weekend and holiday hours.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with InDesign and Photoshop. Experience with sport specific software programs, such as StatCrew.
Hiring Range Commensurate with experience Posting Date 07/25/2024 Application Review Date 08/01/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Two positions available
Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check, Alternate work schedule - if other than M-F, 8-5 please describe below Alternate work schedule
Irregular hours including nights and weekends.
Required Licenses Must have valid driver's license Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
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