Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

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Current University of Arkansas System employees including student employees and graduate assistants need to log into Workday on My Apps. Simply enter "Find Jobs" in the Workday search bar to view open positions.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). To view the job posting closing date please return to the search for jobs page.

If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
 

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Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

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Department: Athletics

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: Assist the Athletic Communications Assistant Athletic Director with various sports information duties. Duties include, but are not limited to, media relations, compiling game statistics, updating and maintaining the Athletic Department website, arranging photography and videography for athletic events, preparing news releases, and creating social media campaigns.

Qualifications:

Preferred Bachelor's degree within the communications, journalism, public relations, or sports information field. The desired candidate must have knowledge and experience with photography, videography, social media content and film production, will be required to have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to follow timelines, meet required deadlines and multitask, must be able to problem solve and generate ideas efficiently, willing to take direction and work both collaboratively and autonomously, and have moderate knowledge of all sports including: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Golf, and Cross Country.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$6,375

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Garianna Pace
Assistant Athletic Director
(870) 460-1157

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/U...  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.
 

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: No

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