Undergrad Student Employee - Athletic Communications

Undergrad Student Employee - Athletic Communications

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position: Student Employee

Department: Athletic Communications

Rate: State minimum wage

Duties: Working at home for athletic events, providing support for gameday activities.

Classification: Part‑time, non‑benefit eligible

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Use of a computer screen, phone, and customer service skills is necessary.

May require bending or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University‑specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Location: Rice Center

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Hours per week: 5-10 hours

Days/Times Preferred: Nights/Weekends

Hiring Supervisor: Tim Calderwood

Part‑Time Employee Benefits Package:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well‑being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University’s rights as a religiously sponsored institution.

This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.