Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R23906P

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R23906P

Working Title

Sports Communication Student Worker

Department

Athletics-Sports Communication

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA

is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA

employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the

UGA

Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

01/01/2024

Posting Date

11/22/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Assist with Game Day Operations. | | Percentage of time | 50 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Office/Clerical Work. | | Percentage of time | 40 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned. | | Percentage of time | 10 |

Position Details

Position Information

| Classification Title | Student Assistant | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | UGA Job Code | | | FTE | .20 | | Minimum Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Assist with daily media relations and communications duties related to UGA’s 21-sport varsity athletic program. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop. Adobe InDesign is beneficial. Basic sports writing skills and social media capability. Grady College or Sport Management majors preferred. Students will be assigned certain sports to assist with Game Day operations. Having a flexible schedule and working nights and weekends. Students will also assist with office/Clerical operations of the Sports Communications department which includes answering phone calls, scanning documents, special projects and other duties as assigned. | | Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position |
UGA Student | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | | | Physical Demands |
The physical demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job; the employee will stand; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will occasionally sit and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Vision on this job includes close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during athletic competitions. | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Is driving a requirement of this position? | Yes | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Amy Bales | | Recruitment Contact Email | abales@sports.uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter