Sports Information Assistant

Sports Information Assistant

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas, Arizona, Wisconsin, and its online program based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

The position is responsible for assisting in communication efforts of selected athletic contests for designated sports. Works a maximum of 29 hours a week, in designated weeks, during Fall and Spring Term.

Essential functions of the job include:

• Assisting in communication efforts of selected athletic contests for the following sports: men's and women's, soccer, cross country, track and field, bowling, lacrosse, and tennis.
• Responsible for comprehensive website management, event previews, game stories, scores, statistics, rosters and schedules updates, and archival program information.
• Position will work with photography and videography related to the above priorities.
• Must work cooperatively with others within and outside of the department to provide an effective product.
• Must have a positive work attendance, work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions, have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Standard university expectations include:

• Modeling and encouraging collaboration among university departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understanding the university's policies and procedures and exercising good judgment accordingly. Assuring that university and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the university's code of conduct and ethics.
• Providing leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Representing the university to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the university.
• Being mindful and supportive of the overall mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercising inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the university's mission statement and statement of inclusion, openness, and community.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required education:
Working toward a degree/collegiate coursework related to the requirements of this position.

Required experience:

Prior working experience (or coursework) which are related to the requirements of this position.

Additional eligibility requirements include:

• Knowledge in the use of Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Presto Web, and SIDEARM website content management systems.
• Experience with photography and videography.
• Ability to effectively accept and apply the instruction and critique of others and continue to show job improvement with increased experience.
• Effective writing/communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with students/employees/guests of the university community.

Working conditions include:

• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting; frequent prolonged and irregular hours, and exposure to varying temperatures.

Travel requirements:
No - Travel required.